Easy Chewy Flourless Peanut Butter Cookies Recipe 3 Ingredients Perfect
A simple and quick recipe for chewy, flourless peanut butter cookies made with just three ingredients. Perfect for last-minute cravings and naturally gluten-free.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Total Time: 15-17 minutes
- Yield: 12 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (240 g) creamy or chunky peanut butter
- 3/4 cup (150 g) granulated sugar
- 1 large egg (~50 g)
- Optional: pinch of sea salt (if peanut butter is unsalted)
- Optional: 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Optional: 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips
- Optional: 1/2 tsp cinnamon or pinch of cayenne
- Optional: flax egg (1 tbsp ground flaxseed + 3 tbsp water) for vegan version
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mix the peanut butter and sugar in a mixing bowl until well combined and smooth, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add the egg and mix thoroughly until the dough forms a sticky ball. If too dry, add about 1 tsp milk cautiously.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto a lined baking sheet, spacing about 2 inches apart.
- Flatten each cookie gently with a fork, making a crisscross pattern.
- 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 wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Do not overbake to keep cookies chewy. Stir peanut butter well if oil-separated. Chill dough 20-30 minutes if cookies spread too much. Use a fork to create crisscross pattern for even baking. Cookies stay chewy for 5 days at room temperature or freeze up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Fat: 8
- Carbohydrates: 10
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 5
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