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Peanut Butter Cookies

Delicious and easy-to-make peanut butter cookies with just three ingredients that melt in your mouth.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 17 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 100
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 cup peanut butter Use creamy or crunchy based on preference.
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 large egg Can be replaced with a flaxseed egg for vegan option.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a bowl, mix the peanut butter, sugar, and egg until well combined.
  3. Scoop tablespoon-sized amounts of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  4. Flatten each cookie with a fork, creating a criss-cross pattern.
  5. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
  6. Allow to cool before serving.

Notes

Store leftover cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week or freeze for up to three months, separating each cookie with parchment paper. Consider adding chocolate chips, chopped nuts, or cinnamon for variations.