Print
clock clock iconcutlery cutlery iconflag flag iconfolder folder iconinstagram instagram iconpinterest pinterest iconfacebook facebook iconprint print iconsquares squares iconheart heart iconheart solid heart solid icon
3-ingredient-peanut-butter-cookies-recipe

3 Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies: Naturally Gluten-Free

5 Stars 4 Stars 3 Stars 2 Stars 1 Star No reviews
  • Author: Liliya
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 16 cookies
  • Category: Cookies
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

These soft, chewy 3 Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies are made with just peanut butter, sugar, and one egg no flour, no butter, no mixer needed. Naturally gluten-free and ready in under 15 minutes, they’re perfect for a quick treat or last-minute dessert.


Ingredients

Units Scale
  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 cup sugar

Optional toppings:

  • 1/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 2-3 tablespoons milk
  • 3 tablespoons chopped cocktail peanuts

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine peanut butter, sugar, and egg. Stir until smooth.
  3. Scoop dough into 1-inch balls and place on baking sheet. Flatten each with a fork in a crisscross pattern.
  4. Bake for 9–10 minutes, or until edges are light golden.
  5. Cool on the baking sheet for 2 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
  6. Optional: For glaze, microwave chocolate chips with 2 tablespoons of milk for 30 seconds. Stir until smooth, adding another tablespoon of milk if needed. Drizzle over cooled cookies and sprinkle with chopped peanuts.

Notes

  • For best results, use traditional creamy peanut butter (like Jif or Skippy).
  • The fork pattern helps cookies bake evenly.
  • Cookies firm up as they cool don’t overbake!
  • Glaze sets quickly once drizzled.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie
  • Calories: 130 kcal
  • Sugar: 11g
  • Sodium: 85mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 13g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 10mg