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Easy Peanut Butter Cookies

Irresistibly Easy Peanut Butter Cookies in Just 3 Ingredients

Easy Peanut Butter Cookies are simple, delicious, and made with just 3 ingredients, perfect for any baking adventure.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 100
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 1 cup Peanut Butter Creamy or crunchy depending on preference
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Can substitute with brown sugar for deeper taste
  • 1 large Egg Can use flax egg for vegan version

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing Bowl
  • baking sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • Fork
  • wooden spoon

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Easy Peanut Butter Cookies
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine peanut butter, granulated sugar, and egg. Stir until smooth and cohesive.
  3. Scoop out dough and roll into balls about 1-inch in diameter. Place on baking sheet with 2 inches of space apart.
  4. Flatten each ball with a fork to about half an inch thick, creating crisscross patterns.
  5. Bake for 10-12 minutes until golden brown at edges, keeping center soft.
  6. Let cookies rest on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 3gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 90mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Mix thoroughly to avoid lumps and adjust baking time to prevent overbaking for the best chewy texture.

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