3 Ingredient No Flour Peanut Butter Cookies Recipe

Today it’s so cold in my part of Georgia that they’ve closed the schools. It’s snowman cold – we’re just missing the snow! The best part? It has extended my kiddos’ Christmas break until tomorrow.  I’m super happy about that!  I was able to get my 14 year old son in the kitchen, with the lure of “cookies” and “it won’t take long” and “just 3 ingredients“.  YAY!

If you love easy recipes like this, you might also enjoy my Easy Baked Pork Chops and Rice – it’s another family favorite that uses pantry staples and comes together fast.

Just 3 Ingredients!

I’m almost out of flour and will not be venturing out today for groceries, so I looked for a “no flour” cookie recipe. That’s when I found this 3-ingredient peanut butter cookie recipe by Stephanie Brown. (The link I originally found on About.com no longer works, but the recipe lives on. See below.)

BTW, I bought that wet/dry measuring tool about 5 years ago, and I only ever use it for peanut butter. It’s one of those gadgets that irks me because it mostly just takes up drawer space. But will I part with it? Absolutely not. Because one day, you might need to measure a LOT of peanut butter and shoot it out like a slow-motion cannon. Priorities, man. Priorities.

Want another simple dessert idea? Try these Strawberry Oatmeal Cookie Bars – they’re easy and full of sweet flavor.

Printable recipe:

3 Ingredient No Flour Peanut Butter Cookies Recipe

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 8 minutes mins

Total Time 13 minutes mins

Ingredients

  

• 1 cup creamy peanut butter
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 egg

Instructions

 

• Combine all ingredients and mix until smooth.
• Drop by tablespoonfuls on baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
• Bake at 350 for 6 to 8 minutes. Be careful not to over bake or the cookies will be too crisp.

A Simple Cookie Day with My Son

My son did the stirring.

Saban watched.

My son learned how to criss-cross the tops using a fork.

Then he added a snowdrift of sugar.  LOL!

Saban questioned that abundance of sugar but decided it was fine, since she doesn’t cook much and is still learning.

The Taste Test

Our whole family tried these today and everyone thought they were great.  Well, I think I like my recipe with flour more but these are very good.  We all found them to be much richer than my usual recipe.  So, I’d say if you usually eat 3 you’ll eat 1…or let’s get real and say if you usually eat 5 you’ll probably just want 3.  LOL!  Regardless, I thought they were a great quick treat for only needing 3 ingredients and being out of flour!  Best thing for me?  Making them with my son.  LOVE!

If you’re craving another fun dessert, you’ll love my Apple Pie Dessert Pizza – it’s quick to assemble and always a hit.

Fun Variations to Try

While I love the classic version, you can easily customize these cookies. Add a handful of mini chocolate chips, chopped peanuts, or even drizzle caramel over the tops once they cool. Want a holiday twist? Roll the dough balls in red and green sugar before flattening with a fork. The beauty of this 3-ingredient cookie recipe is that it’s a perfect base for experimenting.

Don’t need to be gluten free? Here are some fun and colorful 4 ingredient cookies!

Happy Cooking – Enjoy Every Sweet Bite!

If you’re in the mood to bake more easy recipes, don’t miss my other yummy desserts. From Spiced Cider Muffins to Yummy Banana Bread, there’s always something fun and delicious to make. Baking simple treats like these is the perfect way to bring a little extra joy into any day.