Easy 3-Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies Recipe No Flour No Butter
A simple, quick, and delicious peanut butter cookie recipe made with just three ingredients—no flour or butter needed. These soft, gluten-free cookies are perfect for any occasion and come together in under 20 minutes.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 17 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (240 ml) peanut butter (smooth or crunchy, preferably natural)
- ½ cup (100 grams) granulated white sugar (can substitute coconut sugar or brown sugar)
- 1 large egg (room temperature)
- Optional: 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Optional: pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- In a mixing bowl, combine 1 cup peanut butter, ½ cup sugar, and 1 large room temperature egg. Add vanilla extract and salt if using. Beat with a hand mixer or whisk until smooth and well combined, about 2-3 minutes.
- Using a spoon or cookie scoop, drop tablespoon-sized balls onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing about 2 inches apart.
- Flatten each ball gently with a fork, pressing criss-cross lines into the dough.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are set but centers are still soft.
- Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for at least 10 minutes to firm up before removing.
Notes
If dough is too sticky, chill in the fridge for 10 minutes before shaping. Avoid overbaking to keep centers soft. Use natural peanut butter without stabilizers for best texture. Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week or freeze for up to 3 months. Cooling on the baking sheet is essential for chewy texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 95
- Fat: 7
- Carbohydrates: 6
- Fiber: 1.5
- Protein: 4
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