Description
These classic 3-Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies are incredibly simple to make, requiring just peanut butter, sugar, and an egg. With a soft, chewy texture and a delightful peanut butter flavor, they are perfect for a quick homemade treat any time of the day.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 1 cup white sugar
- 1 large egg
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients and Oven: Gather all the ingredients and preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it reaches the proper baking temperature.
- Mix Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine the peanut butter, white sugar, and egg. Use an electric mixer to blend them until the mixture is smooth and creamy, ensuring even incorporation.
- Shape Cookies: Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them about 1 inch apart on an ungreased baking sheet to allow enough space for spreading during baking.
- Flatten and Pattern: Using a fork, gently press each ball down to flatten it and create a criss-cross pattern on top, which is characteristic of peanut butter cookies.
- Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for about 10 minutes, or until the edges of the cookies are firm, indicating they are fully baked.
- Cool: Allow the cookies to cool briefly on the baking sheet before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely, which helps them set properly.
- Serve: Enjoy your freshly baked peanut butter cookies with a glass of milk or your preferred beverage.
Notes
- For a gluten-free variation, ensure the peanut butter and sugar used contain no additives with gluten.
- You can substitute white sugar with brown sugar for a richer flavor, though this may slightly change the texture.
- If you prefer crunchy peanut butter, this recipe will give a different texture; creamy peanut butter is recommended for uniform results.
- Do not grease the baking sheet as the cookies have enough fat from the peanut butter to prevent sticking.
- Press down the cookies with a fork twice if you want a more defined criss-cross pattern.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 98
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 52mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 8mg
