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Yesica Andrews

Peanut Butter Cookies Simplified for Irresistible Joy

Enjoy these simple and delicious Peanut Butter Cookies that are both healthy and easy to make. This recipe features Healthy Peanut Butter Cookies No Sugar and 3 Ingredient Cookies No Butter, perfect for a quick treat. With just three wholesome ingredients, these 3 Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies No Sugar deliver flavor and nutrition without fuss. Perfect for those seeking a fuss-free and satisfying snack.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 21 cookies
Calories: 82
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup (256 g) unsweetened natural peanut butter
  • 1 large egg, whisked
  • 1/4 cup (59 ml) pure maple syrup

Method
 

  1. Set your oven to 350°F (177°C) and prepare two large baking sheets by lining them with parchment paper or silicone mats.
  2. Combine the peanut butter, the whisked egg, and maple syrup in a big bowl; stir thoroughly until the mixture thickens into a dough-like consistency.
  3. Scoop out tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the baking sheets, spacing each about 2 inches apart.
  4. Gently press each scoop with your palm to form a thick round disk, leaving room for more flattening when you add the criss-cross fork pattern.
  5. Use the tines of a fork to create a criss-cross design on each cookie's surface.
  6. Bake the cookies for 10 minutes until they show slight cracks and appear dry on top.
  7. Allow the cookies to cool completely on the baking sheets before transferring them off.

Notes

  • Be sure to pick natural peanut butter without added oils, as regular peanut butter won’t work well.
  • Use pure maple syrup for best texture; substituting honey changes it significantly.
  • You may skip the criss-cross fork pattern if preferred, but flatten the dough a bit more before baking to achieve your desired thickness.
  • If you want to make a smaller batch, halve all ingredients but only half a whisked egg; a whole egg in a half batch can cause oily, gummy cookies.
  • Nutrition info per cookie is an estimate and not comprehensive—consult a nutritionist for precise dietary advice.