3-Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies
These quick and easy peanut butter cookies, made with just three ingredients, are chewy around the edges and soft in the middle, perfect for satisfying cravings without a lot of cleanup.
Servings: 10 cookies
Calories: 90kcal
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter Conventional creamy peanut butter works best for this recipe.
- 6 tablespoons granulated sugar Use 5 tablespoons for less sweetness.
- 1 large egg yolk You can use 1 whole small egg, but cookies will be cakier.
Optional Extras
- 1 pinch salt If your peanut butter is unsalted.
- 1 splash vanilla For added aroma.
- 1-2 teaspoons flaky sea salt For topping after baking.
Instructions
Preparation
- Heat your oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment.
- In a medium bowl, stir together the peanut butter and sugar until smooth.
- Add the egg yolk and stir until the dough is thick and cohesive.
- If the dough feels too soft, let it rest for 3 to 4 minutes to firm up.
Shaping and Baking
- Scoop 1 and 1/2 tablespoon mounds of dough, roll into balls, and place on the baking sheet.
- Press gently with a fork in a crisscross pattern to flatten to about 1/2 inch thick.
- Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, until the edges look set with tiny cracks on top.
- Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
Store in an airtight container for 3 to 4 days at room temperature. For longer storage, freeze baked cookies for up to 2 months or freeze dough before baking.