Easy 3 Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies

Sometimes, the best desserts are the simplest. These easy 3 ingredient peanut butter cookies are made with just three pantry staples and can be whipped up in under 20 minutes. Bonus they're naturally gluten free, no flour required! Whether you're baking with kids, short on time, or just craving something sweet, this recipe has you covered.

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Freshly baked peanut butter chocolate chip cookies neatly arranged on a baking tray, with one showing a bite taken out, ready to enjoy.

 Why You’ll Love These

• Naturally gluten free: No flour needed, so they're perfect for gluten-sensitive eaters.

• Just 3 ingredients: Peanut butter, sugar, and an egg—that’s it!

• No mixer required: Just stir and scoop.

• Customizable: Add chocolate chips, a sprinkle of sea salt, or a dash of cinnamon.

• Quick & easy: Ready in about 15 minutes start to finish.

  
  

Scoops of cookie dough are neatly arranged on parchment-lined baking trays, ready to be baked to perfection.

Easy 3 Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies

Ingredients

Makes about 18 cookies, depending on size.

• 1 cup organic cane sugar

• 1 cup peanut butter (smooth or crunchy)

• 1 large egg

• ½ cup chocolate chips (optional but delicious)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. Mix all ingredients together in a medium bowl until smooth and fully combined. Fold in chocolate chips if using.

3. Scoop dough onto the baking sheet using a small cookie scoop, or roll into 1-inch balls by hand.

4. Shape: Press down gently with the back of a fork, then again in the opposite direction to create the classic crisscross pattern.

5. Bake for 8–12 minutes, until the edges are just beginning to set. Do not overbake—they’ll continue to firm up as they cool.

6. Cool: Let cookies rest on the tray for 1–2 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to finish cooling.

 Storage

• Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.

• Freeze for longer storage: place cooled cookies in a freezer-safe container for up to 2 months.

Freshly baked cookies cooling on a baking sheet, with one cookie missing a bite to reveal its gooey interior.

The Recipe:

Did you try making this Easy 3 Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies? We’d love to see your creations! Tag us on Instagram at Thesproutinghomestead or leave a comment below to let us know how they turned out. Happy snacking!