Simple Soft Peanut Butter Cookies Recipe Easy 3 Ingredient Treats
A quick and easy recipe for soft, chewy peanut butter cookies made with just three pantry staples: peanut butter, sugar, and an egg. Perfect for a comforting treat with minimal effort.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 17 minutes
- Yield: 18 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (240g) creamy peanut butter
- 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- Optional: pinch of salt if peanut butter is unsalted
- Optional: 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
- In a mixing bowl, combine 1 cup (240g) creamy peanut butter with 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar. Stir until well blended.
- Crack in 1 large room-temperature egg and mix until the dough comes together. It will be thick and sticky; do not overmix.
- Using a tablespoon or cookie scoop, drop dough balls onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. You will get around 18 cookies.
- Lightly press each dough ball with the back of a fork to create a criss-cross pattern.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes until cookies look set but still soft in the center. Avoid overbaking to keep them soft.
- Remove from oven and let cookies cool on the baking sheet for at least 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Do not overbake to maintain softness. Use room-temperature eggs for better mixing. Stir peanut butter before measuring if natural to ensure even moisture. Chilling dough for 10-15 minutes can help prevent spreading if peanut butter is oily or kitchen is warm. Fork pressing helps cookies bake evenly and creates a classic look.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 4
- Fat: 7
- Carbohydrates: 5
- Protein: 3
Keywords: peanut butter cookies, soft cookies, easy cookies, 3 ingredient cookies, quick dessert, gluten-free cookies