3 Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies (2024)

3 Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies are one of the easiest and tastiest cookies you can make! If you love peanut butter cookies, this easy 3 ingredient recipe is sure to become one of your favorites. The simplicity of the recipe itself is what makes these the best peanut butter cookies which can be served two different ways!

The classic criss cross version and the peanut butter kiss cookie version! There’s a good chance you have everything you need already and can whip these up today!

I love curling up with a cup of Homemade Hot Chocolate Mix and a plate of peanut butter kiss cookies during the winter. There is something soothing about the combination of peanut butter and chocolate right?!

And when you’re only using three ingredients, these cookies are hard to mess up! This recipe not only has just three ingredients but it’s also a low sodium cookie recipe! There is no salt in the recipe, especially if you use a no salt natural peanut butter!

Everyone loves both the classic 3 ingredient cookies and peanut butter kiss cookies. Luckily, you only need this one easy peanut butter cookie recipe to accomplish both! This 3 ingredient peanut butter blossoms cookie is a winner with time, ingredients and flavor!

Peanut Butter Cookie Ingredients:

• Peanut Butter: Using creamy peanut butter is best for this easy peanut butter cookie recipe. Sadly, natural peanut butters can sometimes be a bit too oily for this simple recipe so I suggest using the traditional store version which will make the cookies soft instead of crumbly.
• Sugar: Just plain white sugar is the way to go! This vital ingredient is what makes these 3 ingredient cookies sweet and delicious.
• Egg: The egg provides the structure for these cookies.

How to Make 3 Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies:

1. Make the Batter! With only 3 ingredients, these cookies are hard to mess up! Naturally gluten free, you’ll be surprised at how easy and delicious these turn out!
2. Determine the Type of Cookie – Do you want classic peanut butter cookies with the criss crossed fork marks, or peanut butter blossom type with a Hershey kiss? If you can’t decide I say make BOTH!
3. Enjoy! Eat these fresh out of the oven or with a cup of Candy Bar Hot Chocolate!

Make these 3 Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies yours:

Even though this easy peanut butter cookie recipe only calls for three ingredients, sometimes I feel fancy and want to add in something a little extra. These are my favorite things to add in:

• A little vanilla extract: This will enhance the flavor of the peanut butter, and makes the cookies just a little sweeter.
• Salt: Want to bring out the nuttier side of these 3 ingredient cookies? Add a pinch of salt to the mix! Salt adds just enough of an extra power punch to this already rich cookie.
• Chocolate Chips: What’s the only way to make the best peanut butter cookie better? More Chocolate! Add some chocolate chips to your cookie dough and then you can enjoy chocolate in every bite.
• Peanut Butter Cups instead of a Hershey Kiss!
• Rolo – Wrap your cookie dough around a Rolo for a caramel-filled peanut butter cookie!

How do you know when Peanut Butter Cookies are done cooking?

When the cookies start to have a light tan around their edges, they are ready to come out of the oven! Don’t wait for them to turn golden brown. 6-8 minutes in the oven should be plenty of time. I suggest trusting the recipe for your first batch in the oven, then adjusting your cooking time accordingly! Remember to let the cookies rest for 5 minutes to firm up before taste testing them.

Why do peanut butter cookies have fork marks?

Even though these 3 ingredient peanut butter cookies don’t have much in them, peanut butter cookie dough is actually denser than other cookie doughs. By pressing them down with the back of your fork, the baking area is spread out for more even baking.

Is peanut butter gluten free?

Yes! Peanut butter is gluten free. If you’re gluten sensitive, or just aiming to live a gluten-free lifestyle, these 3 ingredient cookies are ideal. Baking gluten free can be a real challenge! But this easy peanut butter cookie recipe won’t upset your stomach. Yay!

Can dogs eat peanut butter cookies?

Actually, yes! If you want to share the best peanut butter cookies with your four legged friend, make sure to leave out any chocolate. You shouldn’t let your dog eat too many cookies, but go ahead and give them one! It is totally fine for them to enjoy them with you in moderation. (You can help yourself to as many as you’d like, of course)

Can I make these 3 ingredient Peanut Butter cookies vegan?

Yes, but they might turn out a little more crumbly than the non-vegan way. If you’re looking to replace the egg for these 3 ingredient cookies, flax egg is the best substitute for baking.

3 Ingredient Recipes You’ll Love…

• 3 Ingredient Chocolate Cookies
• Cranberry Orange Relish
• Cranberry BBQ Meatballs
• Lucky Charms Treats
• Strawberry Sauce
• Ranch Oyster Crackers
• Salted Caramel Sauce
• Easy Homemade Garlic Bread

Peanut Butter Recipes You’ll Love…

• Peanut Butter Truffles
• No Bake Peanut Butter Pie
• Peanut Butter Oatmeal Breakfast Bars
• Peanut Butter Frosting
• Pretzel Hearts

These are simply the best peanut butter cookies around. It is a beautiful bonus that they are easy to make and only 3 ingredients! Whether you stick to the classic 3 ingredient cookies or decide to add a kiss, it is practically impossible to mess up this easy peanut butter cookie recipe.

Originally Posted: January 25, 2016

Photo Updated: February 19, 2019

Text Updated: January 5, 2020