We’ve all been there. That moment when you’re craving something sweet—like, really craving—and you check the pantry, fridge, even the freezer… Nothing. You think, “Maybe I’ll make cookies!” Only to realize… you have no flour. Or baking soda. Or anything else that typical cookie recipes call for.
This moment of sweet-tooth desperation is exactly how I stumbled upon this ridiculously easy cookie recipe. These 3-ingredient peanut butter cookies are made with pantry staples you probably already have. And honestly? They’re so good, you’ll wonder why we ever added anything else in the first place.
🍪 Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Only 3 ingredients (yep, that’s it!)
- No flour or fancy ingredients
- Naturally gluten-free
- Crispy on the outside, chewy on the inside
- Made in one bowl, ready in under 20 minutes
📝 Ingredients (Makes ~8 large cookies)
- 1 cup crunchy peanut butter (smooth works too!)
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 egg
That’s literally it.
👩🍳 Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix all three ingredients together until smooth.
- Scoop heaping tablespoons of dough onto the baking sheet.
- Use a fork to gently press each cookie down, then press again in the opposite direction to make that classic crisscross pattern.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes or until the edges are golden and cookies look set.
- Let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a rack to cool for another 10.
🔁 Tips & Variations
- Want them extra nutty? Stick with crunchy peanut butter.
- Prefer them softer? Bake closer to 10 minutes.
- Add a sprinkle of sea salt on top before baking for that sweet-salty vibe.
- Drizzle with melted chocolate for a fancier finish.
💬 Final Thoughts
These cookies are proof that you don’t need a long list of ingredients or a stand mixer to make something totally delicious. They’re quick, budget-friendly, and totally satisfying.
Seriously—after making these, I found myself wondering:
“Why do other cookie recipes have so many ingredients???”
📸 Share Your Cookies!
If you give this recipe a try, tag me on Instagram @RachelMasterKitchen and use #RachelMasterKitchen so I can see your sweet creations!
3 Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies
Ingredients
- 1 cup crunchy peanut butter smooth works as well
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 egg
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degree F.
- Line baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Combine ingredients.
- Scoop each cookie (about a heaping tablespoon each) onto baking sheet.
- Using a fork press down on the cookie gently to flatten. To make the traditional pattern, press the fork in the opposite direction to make a crisscross pattern.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until set. Allow cookies to cool for about 5 minutes before moving to a cooling rack. Let sit there for about 10 more minutes.
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