3-Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies
3-Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies deliver soft, chewy bites with rich peanut flavor and a whisper of sweetness. With just peanut butter, sugar, and an egg, they bake up tender and naturally gluten-free—great for weeknights, bake sales, or a quick dessert craving. Enjoy them warm with tea or pack them for an on-the-go treat.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves24
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in 3-Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 26 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityPoor
- 15 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 44
- Heart Health
- 54
- Metabolic
- 15
- Digestive
- 22
- Inflammatory
- 16
- Performance
- 12
- General Wellness
- 1
Gather all ingredients.
- 2
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- 3
Using an electric mixer, beat the peanut butter, sugar, and egg in a bowl until smooth and creamy.
- 4
Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and arrange them 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets.
- 5
Press each ball flat with a fork, creating a criss-cross pattern.
- 6
Bake in the preheated oven until the edges are firm, about 10 minutes.
- 7
Let cool briefly on the baking sheet, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- 8
Enjoy!
- Calories 89.71 kcal Low Source 4%
- Protein 2.31 g Low Source 5%
- Carbohydrate 10.9 g 4%
- Total Fat 4.99 g Moderate 6%
- Saturated Fat 0.85 g Low Source 4%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 9.75 mg Low Source 3%
- Sodium 43.28 mg Low Source 2%
- Dietary Fiber 0.97 g Low Source 3%
- Total Sugars 9.25 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 5.99 mg Low Source 0%
- Iron 0.29 mg Low Source 2%
- Potassium 6.36 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin A 2.33 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.01 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.04 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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- Eggs 🥚
About This Recipe
3 Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies is an American dessert recipe made with 3 ingredients. It takes about 25 mins, serves 24, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Eggs, Peanut Butter, and Sugar. Each serving provides about 89.71 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is 3-Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies?
- It is an American cookie recipe made with 3 ingredients, usually served for dessert or snack.
- What is 3-Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies made of?
- The main ingredients are Eggs, Peanut Butter, Sugar. The full list of 3 is above.
- What goes well with 3-Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies?
- Explore these American side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make 3-Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies?
- About 25 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 89.71 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is 3-Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 3 ingredients and 8 steps.
- Is 3-Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies healthy?
- 3-Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies has an easyChef Pro health score of 19/100. Per serving, it provides 89.71 calories and 2.31 g of protein, or 5% of the Daily Value. It contains Peanuts and Eggs, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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