Description
These effortless, three-ingredient gluten-free peanut butter cookies are a miracle for busy weeknights. Requiring only pantry staples, they yield a chewy, nutty, and perfectly balanced treat that everyone will love. Without the need for flour, the natural oils from the peanut butter and the protein from the egg combine to create an iconic cookie texture. They are completely pork-free and alcohol-free, making them a safe and delicious option for any household looking for a quick and satisfying dessert.
Ingredients
1 cup creamy peanut butter
1 large egg, room temperature
3/4 cup white or light brown sugar
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
Line your baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
Combine the peanut butter, egg, and sugar in a medium mixing bowl.
Stir the mixture thoroughly until completely smooth, ensuring no streaks of egg remain.
Form the dough into balls approximately one tablespoon in size.
Place the dough balls on the prepared sheets, leaving two inches of space between each.
Press the top of each ball gently with a fork to create a classic crisscross pattern.
Bake for 8 to 10 minutes until the edges are set and lightly golden.
Notes
Use high-quality creamy peanut butter for the best texture. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for several minutes before transferring to a wire rack to firm up. You can customize these by adding chocolate chips or a sprinkle of sea salt on top before baking.
- Prep Time: 5
- Cook Time: 10
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 20mg