Super Simple Three-Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies: A Cheat Treat for Busy Nights

Life can get hectic, and sometimes, all we need is a quick and easy sweet treat to brighten our day. That’s where these three-ingredient peanut butter cookies come in! With just a handful of pantry staples, you can whip up a batch of delicious cookies that are sure to satisfy your sweet tooth. Plus, you can take them up a notch by adding chocolate chips, pecans, or toffee chips for an extra special touch. In this blog post, we’ll walk you through the basic recipe and some delightful variations to elevate your cookie game.

Easy 3 Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies

Prep Time:15 mins  

Cook Time: 10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 24

Yield:2 dozen cookies

Ingredients:

Creamy Peanut Butter

Granulated Sugar

Egg

Basic Recipe:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. In a mixing bowl, combine:

   1 cup of creamy peanut butter

   1 cup of granulated sugar

   1 large egg

3. Mix the ingredients until well combined. The dough will be thick and slightly crumbly, but that’s perfectly normal.

4. Using a tablespoon or a cookie scoop, drop rounded portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving some space between each cookie.

5. Gently press each cookie with a fork to create the classic crisscross pattern on the top.

6. Optional: Sprinkle a few extra granulated sugar crystals on top for a touch of extra sweetness.

7. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.

8. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Variations:

1. Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Cookies:

Fold in 1/2 cup of chocolate chips into the dough before scooping onto the baking sheet. This adds a delightful chocolatey crunch to the cookies.

2. Pecan Peanut Butter Cookies:

Gently fold in 1/2 cup of chopped pecans into the dough for a nutty, crunchy texture.

3. Toffee Peanut Butter Cookies:

Swap out half of the granulated sugar for toffee bits for a caramel-flavored twist.