No-Bake Three-Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies

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A simple and satisfying no-bake cookie made with just peanut butter, sugar, and egg for fast homemade treats. This recipe, ready in about 17 minutes, layers creamy peanut butter, granulated sugar, and large egg into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 120 calories and feeds 12, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Add this recipe to your weekly plan" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 5 min Cook: 12 min Serves 12 Desserts cuisine 120 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Step 2: In a mixing bowl, combine 1 cup creamy peanut butter, 1 cup granulated sugar, and 1 large egg until a thick, sticky dough forms.
  3. Step 3: Use a tablespoon to scoop dough and roll into 12 balls, placing them about 2 inches apart on the baking sheet.
  4. Step 4: Press each ball gently with a fork in a crisscross pattern to flatten to about 1/2-inch thick.
  5. Step 5: Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden and the cookies are set but still soft.
  6. Step 6: Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

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