Description
These 3 Ingredient Sugar Cookies are a simple, soft, and delicious treat that’s perfect for homemade Christmas celebrations or anytime you crave an easy sweet bite.
Ingredients
- 1 cup peanut butter (smooth or crunchy)
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 large egg
- Optional: sprinkles, mini chocolate chips, cinnamon
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a bowl, mix peanut butter, sugar, and egg until smooth.
3. Scoop tablespoon-sized balls onto baking sheet spaced 2 inches apart.
4. Flatten each ball with a fork in a crisscross pattern.
5. Bake for 8-10 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
6. Cool for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
7. Add sprinkles or chips before baking if desired.
Notes
Use natural peanut butter without added oils for best results.
Customize with holiday sprinkles or cinnamon for festive flair.
Store cookies in airtight container up to 5 days.
Freeze baked cookies for up to 3 months; thaw before serving.
Substitute sunflower seed butter for nut-free option.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg