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stack of soft peanut butter cookies with one broken cookie on top showing texture

Natural Peanut Butter Cookies

Soft and rich 3-ingredient peanut butter cookies made with natural peanut butter, granulated sugar, and one egg. No flour needed — just mix, shape, press with a fork, and bake.
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Prep Time 7 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: cookies, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 179
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Video Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup 250 g natural peanut butter
  • ¾ cup 150 g sugar
  • 1 large egg

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Silicone spatula or wooden spoon
  • Cookie scoop or tablespoon
  • Fork
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Cooling rack

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Add the peanut butter, sugar, and egg to a large bowl.
  3. Mix until evenly combined and a thick dough forms.
  4. Scoop the dough into approximately 12 equal portions and roll into balls.
  5. Arrange on the prepared baking sheet.
  6. Press each ball gently with a fork in two directions to create a crisscross pattern.
  7. Bake for 10–12 minutes, until the edges are lightly golden and the cookies look set.
  8. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for several minutes before transferring to a rack.

Nutrition

Calories: 179kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 5.7gFat: 10.8gSaturated Fat: 2.2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 4.8gCholesterol: 16mgSodium: 90mgPotassium: 141mgFiber: 1.3gSugar: 14.4gCalcium: 11mgIron: 0.5mg

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Notes

  • Stir natural peanut butter thoroughly before measuring.
  • Avoid overmixing once the dough comes together.
  • If the dough feels unusually soft or oily, chill it for 10–15 minutes before shaping.
  • Do not overbake; the cookies continue setting as they cool.
  • Let the cookies cool on the tray before moving them.
  • The recipe is tested with granulated sugar and natural peanut butter.

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