Easy Chewy 3-Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies
These easy chewy peanut butter cookies require only three simple ingredients and come together quickly for a satisfying, nostalgic treat with a perfect chewy texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: 20 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (250g) peanut butter, smooth or crunchy
- 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- Pinch of salt (optional, if peanut butter is unsalted)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
- Mix the peanut butter and sugar together in a mixing bowl using a hand mixer or sturdy spoon until creamy and well combined, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add the egg to the peanut butter-sugar mixture and beat thoroughly for 1-2 minutes until the dough is thick but sticky. Chill for 10 minutes if dough is too loose.
- Optionally stir in a pinch of salt and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract for extra flavor.
- Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing about 2 inches apart.
- Flatten each ball gently with a fork to create a criss-cross pattern. Dip the fork in sugar if dough sticks.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are set and slightly golden but centers remain soft.
- Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack to maintain chewiness.
Notes
Use room temperature egg for best dough consistency. Chill dough for 15-30 minutes before baking for thicker cookies. Avoid overbaking to keep cookies chewy. Natural peanut butter may make dough oilier; chilling helps control spreading. Fork flattening creates classic criss-cross pattern and helps even baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 95
- Sugar: 4
- Fat: 7
- Carbohydrates: 6
- Protein: 3
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