This 3 Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies Recipe couldn't be easier to make, and you can simply add chocolate chips to make it extra special and festive for the holiday!
With Thanksgiving right around the corner, it's time to bring out the super simple baking recipes. Who wants to spend hours in the kitchen, slaving over a Turkey in the oven and then go right back into the kitchen and spend hours making holiday treats?
I had some orange and dark chocolate chips leftover from when I made this Halloween Muddy Buddies Chex Mix last month, so I figured I'd throw them in there for a little extra flair and to make use of them before they mysteriously disappeared down my throat.
3 Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies Recipe
Gluten Free Baking: 3 Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 egg
- 1 cup of peanut butter I prefer Peter Pan creamy but you can use any brand and any texture!
- 1 cup of light brown sugar
- ¾ cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Beat together peanut butter, egg and brown sugar in a large bowl until thoroughly combined. Your dough will resemble a very crumbly cookie batter. Add in chocolate chips and beat on the lowest speed or stir - you just want to mix them in.
- Preheat your oven to 350 and scoop dough by tablespoons, rolling into about 1 ½ inch balls in the palm on your hand. Place them about three inches apart on the cookie sheet and press down on them lightly with the palm of your hand. Make a criss cross pattern by lightly pressing a fork on the top of the cookie, then pressing it again from the other side.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 12 minutes and remove to wire rack to let cool for about ten minutes.
This recipe is so amazingly simple and if you're a peanut butter fan, you'll likely have all of the ingredients on hand!
This is also a really great option for kids or adults who are gluten-free; just make sure that no one suffers from peanut allergies before you bring them a plateful of these delicious 3 ingredient peanut butter cookies!
Laura (Got Chocolate) says
This recipe is amazing!!!!!! Only three ingredients, plus chocolate chips!
Brilliant!
Jenn says
Thanks! Pinning to my gluten-free board. Hubs will love these and I'll love making them since they are so easy.
Mellisa says
See my problem is whenever I make something as yummy as these I have no self control and end up eating 5 or 6...lol! They look amazing and I love how easy they are.
Robin (Masshole Mommy) says
I'm certainly no baker, but I think that even I could pull these off. Peanut butter cookies are my all time favorite, too!
Jennifer Quillen says
They are SO easy, I mean, it's literally 3 ingredients. LOL! The chocolate chips are optional, but I love that peanut butter and chocolate combo. 🙂
Nichol says
OOh much easier than my recipe, my husbands favorite cookie is peanut butter. I'll have to make these for him!
Kelsey Apley says
I have made these before without adding the chips and they were really good. I might have to add the chips next time cause they look even more delicious!
HilLesha says
I have always loved peanut butter cookies, and I love how you added chocolate chip into the mix! 🙂
courtney says
Wow super simple and love the minimal ingredient list!
Angela says
These look so great and I cannot get over that there is no flour in this recipe.
Marcie W. says
These look almost too easy for a peanut butter addict like me!
Anne - Mommy Has to Work says
Wow, no flour and sugar? Awesome recipe!
Colleen says
Love that there is only a few ingredients, love peanut butter!
Stefanie says
I love easy recipes like this.
carol P says
Just made these. I needed to cook them a little longer, but soooo relish! Wonder if you could add some oat flour to help with the consistency?
Crystal says
LOVE that it only has a few ingredients. That is my kind of dessert!
Deborah Rosen says
I love easy cookie recipes - thanks for sharing this. I pinned it for later.
Char says
I make theses peanut butter cookies all the time. I use 1 cup peanut butter (chunky), 1 egg, 1 cup sugar, and 1tsp vanilla. The next time I make them I will put in the miniature chocolate chips.
I love these cookies.
Miz Helen says
I will have to make your Peanut Butter Cookies for my granddaughter, she will just love them! Thank you so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday and hope you have a great week!
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Miz Helen
Heather {Woods of Bell Trees} says
I can hardly believe it! Only 3 ingredients, that is way cool! Saving!
Cindy says
This is one of my favorite peanut butter cookie recipes. Thanks for sharing at Simple Supper.
Lisa says
These look SO good and easy! I'd like to invite you to share them with my "Try a New Recipe Tuesday." It would be great if you could join us. 🙂 http://our4kiddos.blogspot.com/2014/02/try-new-recipe-tuesday-february-18.html
Mika says
Delicious and presentation is superb. Peanut butter is the best!
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Nannette and the Sweetheart says
I just made these yesterday and was amazed at how easy and how good they are!! You won't miss the flour and butter, no need for them! I didn't have the chocolate chips but they are still amazingly delicious without. ♥
Debi @ That Crafty Lunch Lady says
I came across your recipe via the Wake Up Wednesday Party. The words "peanut butter" AND "gluten free" had me hooked!! lol I'm trying so hard to be completely gluten free and it's wonderful to find recipes of food that I thought I'd have to give up. Thanks for sharing! I'm definitely pinning!!
Pamela @ Brooklyn Farm Girl says
These cookies look great, I know I would have to eat a few.. then be back for some more. 🙂
CJ Huang says
Can't beat a tasty 3 ingredient recipe! Orange and chocolate also sounds like a tasty combo. 🙂
Kim @ The Baking ChocolaTess says
Your cookies look amazing! I could eat a 6-pack of them. 🙂 . Stopping by from Create and Share DIY & Recipe Party. Thanks for sharing!!
Lara @ Methodical Living says
Peanut butter cookies are my favorite. I have tried a similar recipe before and they always turn out perfect. So, I'm really looking forward to trying these!!
-Lara
Laura @Petite Allergy Treats says
These cookies look and sound amazing! Love only 3 ingredients too. Thanks for sharing at Saturday Night Fever!
Heather Grow says
These look yummy and easy. I'm visiting from the Think Pink link party.