There is nothing better than super simple recipes that only take a few minutes to whip up, and happen to be super budget friendly at the same time. These peanut cookies are both.

Making them is as simple as adding the ingredients to a bowl, mixing until combined then baking in the oven. You can easily be eating these within 15 minutes of starting the recipe.

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These simple 3 ingredient peanut butter cookies taste so delicious that it's impossible to stop at just one.

Tips for making peanut butter cookies

These tips will help make sure your peanut butter cookies turn out successfully, every time!

Both smooth and crunchy peanut butter works in this recipe
I originally made this recipe using white sugar, but have since altered it to instead use brown sugar. Brown sugar gives the cookies a chewier texture, but caster sugar still works fine.
Use ordinary peanut butter from the supermarket. The oils in the peanut butter will help the mixture form into a dough that is perfect for rolling into balls.
Bake the cookies for a shorter amount of time from chewier cookies, and a longer baking time for crisper cookies.

How to store peanut cookies

Store these cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. These cookies can also be frozen.

How to make peanut butter cookies

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 190c fan forced. Line a baking tray with baking paper.

Step 2

Add the peanut butter, brown sugar and egg to a large mixing bowl. Mix until well combined, and continue mixing until a dough has formed.

Step 3

Take teaspoonsfull of dough and roll into balls. Place the balls on the prepared baking tray, and press down with a fork. Bake for around 8 minutes or until just starting to colour around the edges.