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Easy Baking Recipes: 3-Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies to Start!

The ultimate easy baking recipe for beginners! These delicious, chewy, and flourless peanut butter cookies are made with just 3 simple ingredients and are ready in under 20 minutes.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 18 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 140
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter Conventional brand like Jif or Skippy works best.
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg Preferably at room temperature.

Equipment

  • 1 Baking Sheet
  • 1 Mixing Bowl
  • 1 Fork

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine the peanut butter, granulated sugar, and the large egg. Mix until well combined and a smooth dough forms.
  3. Scoop and roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
  4. Use a fork to gently press a criss-cross pattern onto each cookie.
  5. Bake for 10-12 minutes, until the edges are lightly golden.
  6. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Calories: 140kcalProtein: 4gFat: 8gFiber: 1g

Notes

Do Not Overbake: For a soft and chewy texture, remove the cookies from the oven when the edges are just set. They will firm up as they cool.
Storage: Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
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