Flourless Peanut Butter Cookies (Printable)

Soft and chewy peanut butter delights made with three simple ingredients for a quick gluten-free treat.

# What You'll Need:

→ Cookie Dough

01 - 1 cup creamy peanut butter (unsweetened or lightly sweetened)
02 - 1 cup granulated sugar
03 - 1 large egg

# How-To Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a medium mixing bowl, blend peanut butter, sugar, and egg until smooth and fully incorporated.
03 - Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll into balls. Arrange on the baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart.
04 - Flatten each dough ball gently with a fork to form a crisscross pattern.
05 - Bake for 9 to 11 minutes, until edges are set and tops begin to crack.
06 - Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Three ingredients means you probably have everything on hand right now.
  • They're done in 15 minutes total, which makes them perfect for sudden cravings or last-minute guests.
  • Naturally gluten-free and dairy-free without any special substitutions or fussing.
02 -
  • Don't overbake them trying to make them look fully done—they finish cooking on the pan and will be chewy if you pull them out when they still look slightly soft.
  • The egg size matters more than you'd think; a large egg gives you the right texture, while a medium one can make them a bit too dense.
03 -
  • Room temperature peanut butter mixes more smoothly and creates a better texture than cold peanut butter pulled from the back of a cupboard.
  • The crisscross fork pattern does more than look pretty—it thins the edges slightly so they set faster while the centers stay soft.
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