Description
These simple and delicious 3-ingredient peanut butter cookies combine creamy peanut butter, granulated sugar, and a single egg to create soft, chewy treats with minimal effort and fuss. Perfect for a quick homemade dessert or snack, these cookies require only basic pantry staples and are ready in just 15 minutes.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 large egg (at room temperature)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Mix Ingredients: In a medium mixing bowl, combine the sugar, creamy peanut butter, and egg. Stir thoroughly until the mixture is smooth and well combined, forming a dough.
- Form Dough Balls: Scoop about 1 tablespoon of dough and roll it into a ball. Place each ball on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them approximately 2 inches apart to allow for spreading during baking.
- Create Crisscross Pattern: Using a fork, gently press down on each dough ball to flatten it slightly and create a classic crisscross pattern on the top of each cookie.
- Bake Cookies: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10 minutes, or until the edges are set and the tops develop slight cracks, indicating doneness.
- Cool on Baking Sheet: Remove the baking sheet from the oven and let the cookies cool for 5 minutes on the sheet to firm up before transferring.
- Transfer to Wire Rack: Carefully transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely, allowing them to set fully and achieve the best texture. Serve and enjoy your delicious peanut butter cookies!
Notes
- Ensure the egg is at room temperature to help the dough combine smoothly.
- Use creamy peanut butter for the best texture; chunky peanut butter will alter the cookie consistency.
- Do not overbake to keep the cookies soft and chewy rather than hard and crunchy.
- You can roll the dough balls in additional sugar before baking for extra sweetness and a slight crust.
- Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 5 days to maintain freshness.
