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3-Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies

These 3-ingredient peanut butter cookies are one of my favorite cookies to make. They are the only peanut butter cookies my family will eat! Sprinkle a pinch of sugar on cookies before baking, if desired.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 24 people

Equipment

  • 1 Mixing Bowl
  • 1 Electric Mixer Handheld or stand mixer
  • 1 Baking Sheet Ungreased
  • 1 Fork
  • 1 Wire Rack For cooling

Ingredients
  

Main

  • 1 cup peanut butter
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1 large egg

Instructions
 

  • Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Allrecipes/Preethi Venkatram
  • Mix peanut butter, sugar, and egg together in a bowl using an electric mixer until smooth and creamy. Allrecipes/Preethi Venkatram
  • Roll mixture into 1-inch balls and place 1 inch apart on an ungreased baking sheet Allrecipes/Preethi Venkatram
  • Flatten each with a fork, making a criss-cross pattern. Bake in the preheated oven until edges are firm, about 10 minutes. Cool on the baking sheet briefly before removing to a wire rack to cool completely. Allrecipes/Preethi Venkatram
  • Enjoy! Preethi Venkatram/Allrecipes

Notes

For best results, use a smooth, creamy peanut butter; natural peanut butter can be used but ensure it's well stirred. Avoid overmixing the dough, as this can develop the gluten in the peanut butter and lead to a tougher cookie. The key to a tender cookie is not to overbake; the edges should be just firm, and the centers may still look slightly soft. They will set as they cool. For an enhanced flavor profile, consider adding a pinch of flaky sea salt on top before baking, or a quarter teaspoon of vanilla extract to the dough. A tablespoon of mini chocolate chips can also be folded in for an added treat.