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These genius 3 ingredient peanut butter cookies are magic! Just a handful of ingredients make one dreamy flourless cookie.
Here’s a baking trick every home cook needs…3 ingredient peanut butter cookies! Sometimes baking takes lots of ingredients, time, and mess…but not here! This genius combination of three ingredients makes for the most peanut butter-y, chewy, sweet and salty flourless cookies you’ll have. Really. It seems unbelievable, but it makes this recipe perfect for whipping up on moments notice and ideal for baking with kids. Alex and I took one bite and the flavor tasted larger than life! And it’s got the ideal chewy texture: pretty much our perfect PB cookie.
What you need for 3 ingredient peanut butter cookies
This magic trick is not something we invented: it’s been floating around the internet for a while. But it’s absolutely worth trying. We’ve put our own little spin on it, but it’s so simple it’s almost impossible to change. Here’s what you need for these 3 ingredient peanut butter cookies:
- Peanut butter: We prefer all natural peanut butter with no added sugar or salt. But you can use any brand you have on hand!
- Brown sugar: Brown sugar adds a nice nuance in flavor. If you prefer granulated sugar or that’s all you have on hand, you can use it. Coconut sugar also works!
- Egg: All you need is 1 egg as a binder. For vegan, use a flax egg.
Yes, they’re flourless peanut butter cookies!
There are lots of traditional cookie ingredients missing…like flour! These are flourless peanut butter cookies, meaning they’re also naturally gluten-free. This makes them a great option for eaters of different diet preferences. These cookies are so good, no one will know there’s no flour or butter! It can be our little secret.
Dough texture depends on the peanut butter brand
Here’s one thing to note about these 3 ingredient peanut butter cookies! The dough consistency depends on the peanut butter brand. Here’s what to know:
- Very creamy peanut butter can make a sticky dough. Peanut butter brand textures can vary, from super creamy to more dense and thick. The dough can turn out very sticky with an oilier peanut butter, but don’t’ worry: it still works!
- Oil your hands to help roll the dough. Our favorite peanut butter brand makes for a sticky dough. All you have to do is lightly oil your hands to help rolling the peanut butter dough balls. Do your best, and they’ll still come out great.
Optional additional ingredients!
If you’re like us…you don’t mind bending the rules now and then. If you’re ok to think outside the box, you can add 1 or 2 more ingredients to step up these cookies. Don’t worry, they’re still the easiest cookies you’ll ever make! Here are two easy ideas:
- Top with flaky sea salt. Just a hint of flaky sea salt makes the perfect salty sweet cookie. Plus it just looks cute.
- Add vanilla (if desired). If you want, you can add a sophisticated flavor with 1 teaspoon vanilla in the dough. But it’s absolutely not necessary!
Vegan variation
Do you eat plant-based? It’s easy to make these cookies vegan. Simply substitute the egg with a flax egg. A flax egg is ground flax seed mixed with water. Let it sit for 15 minutes and it forms a gel-like substance you can use as a binder in vegan baked goods. It works well in muffins, quick breads, and cookies.
Variations: almond butter and more
A fun thing about these 3 ingredient peanut butter cookies…you can make them with any type of nut butter! Switch up the nut butter and you have a whole new type of cookie. Here are some great options:
- Almond butter: Make these cookies with creamy almond butter, or make your own almond butter.
- Cashew butter: Make them with store-bought or homemade cashew butter.
- Pecan butter: Mix it up with pecan butter.
Storage for 3 ingredient peanut butter cookies
Last up: storage info! These 3 ingredient peanut butter cookies hold up well in storage. They’re naturally soft and chewy, and they last well at room temperature. Here’s what to know:
- Store at room temperature in a cookie tin for up to 1 week.
- Freeze for up to 3 months. To freeze, cool to room temperature. Then wrap tightly in plastic wrap or aluminum foil.
These 3 ingredient peanut butter cookies are…
Vegetarian and gluten free. For vegan, plant-based, and dairy-free, use a flax egg.
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*Best* 3 Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies
(5 votes, average: 5.00 out of 5)
Prep Time: 15 minutes- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
Yield: 12 to 13 cookies- Diet: Vegetarian
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These genius 3 ingredient peanut butter cookies are magic! Just a handful of ingredients make one dreamy flourless cookie.
Ingredients
- 1 large egg (or flax egg for vegan)
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter*
- 1 cup light brown sugar (or granulated sugar)
- Optional: flaky sea salt for topping, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (add with the sugar)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 35 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Whisk the egg, then whisk in the peanut butter and brown sugar until a smooth dough forms. Chill for 15 minutes.
- Make 1 1/2 tablespoon-sized balls (using a size 40 cookie scoop, if you have it) and place them onto the baking sheet. Roll the balls between your hands to make them as spherical as possible: if the dough is very sticky, lightly oil your hands to make it easier to roll*. Place them 2 inches apart on the baking sheets.
- Use a lightly oiled fork to flatten the balls and make a criss-cross pattern (it’s helpful to dip the fork into a small bowl of water before each one to prevent sticking).
- Top the cookies with a small sprinkle of flaky salt if desired (oops, 4th ingredient!).
- Bake 8 to 10 minutes until lightly browned on the bottom but still soft. Cool completely before eating. Store at room temperature in a cookie tin for up to 1 week, or freeze for up to 3 months.
Notes
*The consistency of the dough will vary based on the peanut butter brand. A thinner, creamier peanut butter will yield a stickier dough.
Category: Cookies
Method: Baked
Cuisine: American
Keywords: 3 ingredient peanut butter cookies, flourless peanut butter cookies
More cookie recipes
Love baking? We’ve got lots of ideas for you. Here are some more great cookie recipes:
- Try our fan favorite “Bliss Bites” Healthy No-Bake Cookies
- Go decadent with Triple Chocolate Cookies
- Make Vegan Peanut Butter Cookies for another plant-based option
- Whip up a batch of Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies
- Opt for cozy Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
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