This is the easiest cookie recipe my aunt slipped me on a handwritten card years ago, and it honestly feels like a little vintage baking secret. These 3-ingredient peanut butter cookies come together in minutes, bake up soft and crumbly, and melt in your mouth. They’re the kind of treats that go straight from a foil-lined baking sheet into everyone’s hands before they’ve even fully cooled, which makes them perfect for busy weeknights, last-minute bake sales, or when you just need something sweet without dragging out half the pantry.
Serve these cookies slightly warm so the centers stay tender and the peanut butter flavor really shines. They’re perfect with a cold glass of milk, a cup of coffee, or an evening mug of tea. For a simple dessert plate, pair them with a bowl of sliced apples or strawberries to balance the richness. If you’re entertaining, stack them on a small platter or leave them right on the foil-lined baking sheet for a casual, just-baked feel—people will grab them as they walk by.
3-Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies
Servings: 18 cookies
Ingredients
1 cup creamy peanut butter (not natural, well-stirred)
1 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
Directions
