3-Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies (No Flour)

These 3-Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies are a simple and delicious treat that requires no flour.

Perfect for those looking for a quick treat or an easy homemade dessert, these cookies are simple to make and come out soft and chewy.

With just peanut butter, sugar, and an egg, you can bake these flour-free peanut butter cookies in no time.

It is ideal for satisfying your sweet tooth without the fuss of complicated ingredients.

Easy Flourless Peanut Butter Cookies Recipe

This recipe for flour-free peanut butter cookies combines just three ingredients to create a homemade treat.

The cookies are quick to prepare and bake, making them a perfect option for a last-minute dessert.

This recipe makes about 12 cookies.

1. Preheat the Oven:

Set the oven to 180°C (160°C fan) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. Mix Ingredients:

Combine the peanut butter, sugar, and egg in a mixing bowl. If using, add vanilla extract and a pinch of salt.

3. Shape Cookies:

Now the cookie dough is ready to shape. Some people use a spoon to shape the cookies, but I find it easier to use slightly moistened hands since the dough is sticky. You may need to moisten your hands often as you scoop and roll the dough into balls.
Place them on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Flatten each ball using your moistened palms or the back of a glass. If you prefer thicker cookies, flatten the dough just slightly. For thinner cookies, press them down a bit more before baking.
Press a fork on top to create a crisscross pattern.

4. Bake:

Bake in the preheated oven for 12/15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
The cookies will continue to firm up as they cool.

5. Cool and Serve:

Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a plate or serving dish.
These cookies are soft and tasty. I hope you enjoy your homemade peanut butter cookies!

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The allure of 3-Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies lies in their simplicity.

Don’t wait for them to brown too much: If you bake until fully golden, they’ll turn dry. Slightly pale is perfect.
They will feel very soft at first: This is normal. Let them cool for at least 15 minutes before moving.
Adjust baking time for texture: Shorter time = softer cookies. Longer time = firmer cookies.
Use smooth peanut butter for a cleaner look: Crunchy works too, but gives a thicker texture.
If your dough feels too thick, you can press the cookies a bit thinner before baking to avoid that “puffy” look.
For softer cookies, bake closer to 10 minutes. For firmer cookies, bake closer to 15 minutes.
Keep an eye on your cookies while baking, as they can dry out or even burn if left too long.

If your cookies are:

These flour-free peanut butter cookies are great on their own, but they’re even better with a glass of milk or a coffee.
With a scoop of vanilla ice cream: warm cookie + cold ice cream is hard to beat
Drizzled with melted chocolate: adds a rich, indulgent touch
With fresh fruit: strawberries or banana slices balance the richness
As a sandwich: spread Nutella, jam, or peanut butter between two cookies
With yogurt: crumble one on top for an easy dessert or snack
With a dusting of icing sugar: a simple way to make them feel a bit more special
With a drizzle of honey or maple syrup: perfect if you want a little extra sweetness
Alongside a smoothie or milkshake: makes it more filling and satisfying

Whether you’re serving them at a gathering or enjoying them as a late-night snack, these cookies are sure to impress.