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    Flourless Peanut Butter Cookies

    Published: May 7, 2019 · Modified: Mar 22, 2020 by Anna 89 Comments · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Flourless Peanut Butter Cookies - a classic cookie made from just 3 ingredients! The recipe is so easy, you will remember it after making it for the first time.
     
    We also love the Soft and Chewy Peanut Butter Cookies and the Peanut Butter Chocolate Chunk Cookies.
     
    Side shot of peanut butter cookies in a stack.
     
    Nothing beats a classic cookie, loved by everyone. Especially one that you can whip up in minutes! This peanut butter cookie recipe requires only 3 ingredients and no flour. Everyone needs to know it and enjoy it when a craving for a peanut butter cookie hits. My Chocolate Dipped Peanut Butter Cookies are irresistible too!

    These cookies are a family favorite and our kids request them quite often. They love to dip them in chocolate and decorate with sprinkles. So much fun!

    Ingredients:

    • peanut butter
    • egg
    • granulated sugar

    Instructions:

    • In a mixing bowl, combine one cup of creamy peanut butter, one cup of sugar and one large egg. You can add vanilla extract if desired but we don't find it necessary.
    • Mix well until the dough is smooth.
    • Scoop onto a baking sheet, gently flatten in a criss-cross pattern with a fork.
    • Bake until dry.
    Side shot of peanut butter cookie dough, flattened on silicone baking mat.

    Variations:

    • eggless: substitute flex egg for the large egg to make them vegan
    • crunchy: use crunchy peanut butter or a mix of both
    • low-carb: use Stevia In The Raw Bakers Bag
    Side shot of four peanut butter cookies on a plate.

    More peanut butter cookies recipes:

    • Flourless Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies
    • Soft and Chewy Peanut Butter Cookies
    • Peanut Butter Chocolate Chunk Cookies

    If you like this recipe and make it, snap a photo and share it on INSTAGRAM! Tag me @crunchycreamysweet so I can check it out and leave a comment! 😀

    Stack of four peanut butter cookies.

    Flourless Peanut Butter Cookies

    Author: Anna
    A classic cookie made from just 3 ingredients! The recipe is so easy, you will remember it after making it for the first time.
    5 from 24 votes
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 10 mins
    Total Time 15 mins
    Course cookies
    Cuisine American
    Servings 15 cookies
    Calories 156 kcal

    Ingredients
     
     

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

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
    • Line a large cookie baking sheet with parchment paper or silicone baking mat. Set aside.
    • Place all ingredients in a large mixing bowl and mix with an electric mixer for 2 minutes.
    • Scoop the dough with a medium size (1 and 1/2 tablespoon) cookie scoop, roll in your hands into balls and place on prepared cookie sheet. Space them about 2" apart. Gently press down with a fork.
    • Bake cookies for 10 to 12 minutes.
    • Let cool on the sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer onto a cooling rack to cool completely.

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    Nutrition

    Serving: 1cookie | Calories: 156kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 83mg | Potassium: 115mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 15IU | Calcium: 9mg | Iron: 0.4mg
    Tried this recipe?Leave a comment with rating below!

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    1. Sandy says

      June 18, 2022 at 7:20 pm

      5 stars
      Made these yummy easy peanut butter cookies. Made a double bactch, because last time I made them a single batch lasted one day. Hoping to have some left over to freeze.

      Reply
      • Anna says

        July 08, 2022 at 3:46 pm

        Love that! They are really that good! Thank you, Sandy!

        Reply
    2. Diane says

      February 25, 2020 at 8:29 pm

      Thanks for the recipe. I think you could half the sugar and still get great results, as they were too sweet for me. But love the simple recipe and that they’re gluten free!!

      Reply
      • Anna says

        February 26, 2020 at 12:57 am

        Thank you, Diane!

        Reply
      • Sue says

        February 24, 2021 at 4:48 am

        5 stars
        I absolutely love these cookies! I've been making these since I was in my mid twenties. I'm 60 and they are still at the top of my list of my all time favorites! The only thing I do differently, is I reserve a bit of the sugar to sprinkle on top when I make the criss cross pattern. I love the crunchy, sparkly sugar on top.

        Reply
    3. Clara Acker says

      November 19, 2019 at 10:50 pm

      Would subbing the sugar for brown sugar help with the crumbly texture? or maybe half and half. Since the molasses could keep some moisture in. Can't wait to make them, with some Reeses Pieces in them. Yum! '

      Reply
      • Anna says

        November 20, 2019 at 8:15 pm

        Hi Clara! Check out this recipe using brown sugar: https://www.crunchycreamysweet.com/chocolate-dipped-peanut-butter-cookies-recipe/

        Reply
    4. Jessica says

      October 11, 2019 at 1:09 pm

      Other than being a little crumbly they are great cookies. Made them and the family devoured them.

      Reply
      • Anna says

        October 11, 2019 at 3:53 pm

        Thank you, Jessica! It is normal for these cookies to be crunchy/crumbly. I am glad you and your family like them!

        Reply
    5. Elsiejay says

      September 14, 2019 at 8:18 pm

      5 stars
      Okay, you got me. I love them. In our family -- the family secret is coming, so wait for it -- we add cinnamon to the sugar on top of peanut butter cookies. These are really really good. Mine were a bit too liquidy so I added a couple tablespoons of peanut butter powder to them, and they were a hit. Thanks

      Reply
      • Anna says

        September 14, 2019 at 11:16 pm

        Hi Elsiejay! Thank you so much for trying my recipe and for sharing the family secret! Wow! I need to try that for sure. Cinnamon sounds like a perfect addition. Thank you!!

        Reply
    6. Luisa McMullen says

      April 28, 2019 at 2:32 pm

      I did the this recipe but I found they would break easily after baking. If I add another egg, would that stop it from crumbling.

      Reply
      • Anna says

        April 28, 2019 at 2:57 pm

        Hi Luisa! If the cookies are breaking, then you need to let them cool longer. They should not be crumbling. Another egg will change the recipe and result. I hope this helps!

        Reply
        • Luisa McMullen says

          May 02, 2019 at 11:47 pm

          Thanks for your reply. I'll try cooling it longer.
          Luisa

          Reply
          • Anna says

            May 03, 2019 at 12:18 pm

            Great! Let me know if that helps, Luisa!

            Reply
    7. Mackenzie says

      April 25, 2019 at 7:26 pm

      Would this recipe work using brown sugar ? We don’t have granulated at the moment but we do have brown sugar ?

      Reply
      • Anna says

        April 25, 2019 at 7:50 pm

        Hi Mackenzie! Yep, you can use brown sugar. Check out this recipe: https://www.crunchycreamysweet.com/chocolate-dipped-peanut-butter-cookies-recipe/

        Reply
    8. Brea says

      February 18, 2019 at 4:06 pm

      I made these cookies many of times, I really like the taste. It is hard to find a good gluten free recipe. One thing I ran into was every time I made these the cookies would fall apart after I cooked them. Any ideas to fix this?

      Reply
    9. Susanna says

      January 30, 2019 at 4:34 pm

      5 stars
      Yum! So quick and easy that my five year old made it with limited supervision. And had everything I needed in the house. Thanks !!

      Reply
      • Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says

        January 31, 2019 at 4:37 pm

        Hi Susanna! Yay! I am so happy to know your little one made the cookies! Thank you so much!!

        Reply
    10. Liliana says

      December 16, 2018 at 7:45 pm

      5 stars
      It’s the best I’ve ever had! I made mine with organic crunchy peanut butter and it was chewy and soft inside, with bits of peanuts for crunch. Loved them!

      Reply
      • Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says

        December 17, 2018 at 5:55 pm

        Yay! That's wonderful! Thank you so much, Liliana!

        Reply
    11. Pamela says

      November 10, 2018 at 1:24 pm

      5 stars
      Totally going to make these with the kiddos this weekend!

      Reply
    12. caitlin Bird says

      September 09, 2018 at 4:26 pm

      5 stars
      couldn't be any easier to make!

      Reply
    13. Kaylynn says

      July 31, 2018 at 11:03 pm

      Thank you for your video, but I was wondering what the measurements are because I couldn’t seem to find them listed anywhere.

      Reply
      • Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says

        August 02, 2018 at 12:14 am

        Hi Kaylynn! The whole recipe is in the recipe box, right after the photo collage.

        Reply
    14. Kathy says

      July 21, 2018 at 6:48 pm

      Hi! I am gluten and dairy allergic. I have been making these wirh crunchy PB for years! I use half the sugar & use them for my breakfast protein. 😊 Oh, I also roll them in sugar & put the fork marks on them.
      My question is: my friend has a granddaughter that is allergic to peanuts. There is something called 'Wowbutter'. Could she use that?
      Kathy

      Reply
      • Fran says

        July 25, 2018 at 3:39 pm

        5 stars
        In Canada we have a Bulk Food store that carries Sunbutter. It’s made from sunflower seeds. Tastes great and has a good texture. We cook with it as a substitute all the time.

        Reply
        • Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says

          July 30, 2018 at 11:00 pm

          Thank you so much for sharing, Fran!

          Reply
    15. Bethany says

      July 09, 2018 at 11:08 am

      Hello, what could I substitute the egg for as I’m vegan? I would normally use banana but would it work for these?

      Reply
      • Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says

        July 09, 2018 at 11:39 pm

        Hi Bethany! I have not tested this recipe with bananas but I would love to try that. Sorry I am no help. Let me know if you try it!

        Reply
      • Donna says

        February 25, 2019 at 7:58 pm

        5 stars
        I made mine with 1/2 the sugar and a flax egg- yummy!

        Reply
        • Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says

          February 26, 2019 at 2:09 pm

          Thank you for sharing, Donna! That is very helpful!

          Reply
    16. Jennifer Cid says

      July 03, 2018 at 8:05 pm

      5 stars
      These look so delicious and I'm definitely gonna try them out!! But I was wondering At what temperature should I bake them at.

      Reply
    17. Sarah says

      May 05, 2018 at 10:04 am

      Has anyone tried using all natural peanut butter?

      Reply
    18. Kelly says

      March 23, 2018 at 4:03 pm

      Can Lakanto Monkfruit Sweetner be used in place of the sugar?
      Thank you

      Reply
      • Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says

        March 26, 2018 at 11:11 pm

        Hi Kelly! I do not have any experience baking with Lakanto Monkfruit Sweetener so I can't say how it will affect the cookies. So sorry!

        Reply
        • Lisa Gibson says

          March 27, 2018 at 9:22 pm

          I just made them with monk fruit sweetener. It worked. The texture is just a little fluffier.

          Reply
          • Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says

            March 27, 2018 at 10:03 pm

            Thank you so much for letting me know, Lisa! That's wonderful!

            Reply
    19. Celia says

      March 01, 2018 at 3:49 pm

      Hi, can i use the vanilla extract instead of the sugar? Just make them healthier? Idk if its too necesary?

      Reply
      • Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says

        March 05, 2018 at 12:50 am

        Hi Celia! I do not recommend using vanilla in place of the sugar. Since these cookies are practically half sugar, it will be hard to make them healthier. You can try my recipe using Stevia In The Raw Bakers Bag. Here is the link: https://www.crunchycreamysweet.com/flourless-peanut-butter-oatmeal-cookies-recipe/

        Reply
    20. Tanja Merkle says

      March 01, 2018 at 6:57 am

      5 stars
      I'm going to have to try this and give them as a welcome to the community gift at my apartment building,

      Reply
      • Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says

        March 05, 2018 at 12:51 am

        I absolutely love this idea, Tanja! That is so sweet of you!

        Reply
    21. Brandy says

      February 18, 2018 at 11:53 pm

      We make these often as they are a family favorite as well! We like to sprinkle just a bit of sugar on the fork marks for a fancier look. The kids would be in heaven with dipping them in chocolate and adding sprinkles!

      Reply
      • Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says

        February 23, 2018 at 11:49 pm

        Hi Brandy! That sounds great! Love the sugar tip!

        Reply
    22. Britt says

      February 18, 2018 at 10:02 pm

      These cookies look SO delicious! I'm not even sure if I would be able to share them with anyone after I finished baking them. LOL Your recipe can have me in and out of the kitchen so quickly. Love it!

      Reply
    23. Leslie-Anne says

      February 18, 2018 at 7:13 pm

      I love peanut butter cookies and I love flourless nut butter cookies almost more than anything! That silicone mat you have with the cookie rounds printed on it is awesome - I've never seen them before, but I'm going to have to find one!

      Reply
    24. Julia says

      February 18, 2018 at 4:33 pm

      You are right, it's such a classic recipe. I think the first time I made peanut butter cookies I used the same proportions. I was making them in a shape of "witches fingers" for Halloween when I was at university and I totally did not expect them to work and they totally did.

      Is it weird that I find your photograph of raw/unbaked cookies really appetizing?

      Reply
    25. Tracy Koslicki says

      February 18, 2018 at 4:28 pm

      Oh these just look perfectly moist and chewy! And adding the dipped chocolate? NOW you're talkin! Nothing beats chocolate and peanut butter together!

      Reply
    26. Amy says

      February 18, 2018 at 9:30 am

      5 stars
      These cookies look soooo yummy! I love the classic fork tine pattern decorating the tops and how easy these are to make! My kids always love helping with simple recipes like this!

      Reply
    27. Amanda says

      February 18, 2018 at 9:15 am

      5 stars
      Peanut butter cookies are one of my true weaknesses. They disappear way too quickly! I absolutely adore those chocolate dipped cookies. How especially gorgeous would they be on a dessert tray?!

      Reply
    28. Tina says

      February 17, 2018 at 10:26 am

      5 stars
      I had no idea it was this easy. I can remember that in my head, how fun to do with kids. Thanks for sharing your recipe!

      Reply
    29. Sarah says

      February 16, 2018 at 11:27 am

      5 stars
      My mom used to make peanut butter cookies like this! I haven't had one in years, but this made me so hungry! I always loved the little fork marks on top 😀

      Reply
    30. Gloria says

      February 14, 2018 at 1:00 pm

      Homemade peanut butter cookies are the BEST...hands down. I know they would be gone in a flash here....especially if the grandkids are here. I would for sure need to make a double (if not triple) batch...just so I could have some!!

      Reply
    31. Dana says

      February 13, 2018 at 9:44 am

      It's hard to beat a classic PB cookie. I actually made an attempt at "nut butter" cookies over the holidays and was super disappointed, haha. It just wasn't the same. These are perfect, with the fork prints and all! I'll have to try flourless!

      Reply
    32. Lisa says

      February 13, 2018 at 7:04 am

      5 stars
      I had to wait 20 years to have peanut butter cookies in the house (my daughter was allergic). Now that she's away in college, the peanut butter jar has happily returned to my cupboard and these cookies will very soon be in my belly. Great, simple recipe!

      Reply
    33. Tanya Hill says

      February 06, 2018 at 3:00 pm

      5 stars
      I made them this past weekend and they were AWESOME ....
      These cookies and a glass of cold milk

      Reply
    34. eugenia says

      November 06, 2017 at 3:09 pm

      Hi!

      Serving says for 6 people, as in one cookie per person??

      Reply
      • Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says

        November 07, 2017 at 3:56 pm

        Hi Eugenia! The recipe makes about 14 cookies so that would be around 2 cookies per serving. It's just a requirement to fill that out while adding a recipe to a post. It will of course depend on how many cookies the person wants to eat. 😀 Hope that helps!

        Reply
      • Clare king says

        December 08, 2017 at 2:28 pm

        5 stars
        These,are so easy to make. And they are the best peanut butter cookies I have ever made , n the best part only one bowl,I made a small batch to text them out first. N my son eat them all but saved me one lol,now this week end will be busy baking,is there a sugar cookie recipe

        Reply
        • Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says

          December 10, 2017 at 12:12 am

          Hi Clare! Thank you so much! I am so happy the cookies were such a hit! yay! My sugar cookie recipe will be on my blog next week. Stay tuned!

          Reply
    35. Sam says

      October 29, 2017 at 10:27 am

      Is this a good recipe for a diabetic?

      Reply
      • Kim Slater says

        December 23, 2017 at 1:31 pm

        5 stars
        I have made them before with Splenda cup 4 cup. They turned out really well.

        Reply
    36. Chatel Chase-Jones says

      June 09, 2017 at 1:30 pm

      Would this work with coconut sugar or palm sugar?

      Reply
    37. Traci Strauch says

      May 03, 2017 at 8:58 pm

      Made these cookies tonight for a co-worker that has gluten intolerance. When you baked yours, I had an incredible amount of oil that dripped from the batter when scooping them onto the sheet pan. Also when they baked, there was a large amount on the cookie sheet as well. Does that happen to yours as well?? I used the creamy peanut butter like the recipe calls for.
      Thanks!!

      Reply
      • Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says

        May 13, 2017 at 10:08 am

        Hi Traci! Is your peanut butter runny? I never have any oil dripping from the dough or appearing on the baking sheet.

        Reply
    38. Courtney says

      February 26, 2017 at 8:35 pm

      What temperature and how long do you cook them for?

      Reply
      • Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says

        February 26, 2017 at 9:00 pm

        Hi Courtney! Click the red button to see the printable recipe. Thank you! -Anna

        Reply
    39. Norma says

      February 26, 2017 at 8:24 pm

      Can you use crunchy peanut butter?

      Reply
      • Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says

        February 26, 2017 at 9:01 pm

        Hi Norma! I have not tested this recipe with crunchy peanut butter. It has a different consistency so the final result may be different too. Hope this helps! Have a beautiful week! -Anna

        Reply
    40. Sandra says

      February 26, 2017 at 7:38 pm

      There are NO baking time or the degree to set oven.. can you help

      Reply
      • Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says

        February 26, 2017 at 9:02 pm

        Hi Sandra! Please, click the red button for a whole printable recipe. Thank you! -Anna

        Reply
    41. Hannah says

      December 31, 2016 at 2:00 pm

      So... when do you mash them down with a fork? I'm assuming after you roll them into a ball and space them out 2"?

      Reply
      • Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says

        December 31, 2016 at 2:53 pm

        Hi Hannah! Yep, that's correct. Happy baking! -Anna

        Reply
        • bob says

          February 26, 2017 at 6:53 pm

          5 stars
          make these cookies all the time simple and delicious

          Reply
          • Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says

            February 26, 2017 at 9:01 pm

            Hi Bob! Yay! That's fantastic! Thank you so much. Have a beautiful week! -Anna

            Reply
    42. Amna says

      October 25, 2016 at 11:45 am

      Hi Anna! Came across this recipe on Pinterest and it got me craving for peanut butter cookies especially ones so east to make! My cookies didn't look like yours because they spread out quite a bit, nonetheless they were a delicious peanut butter cookie 'quick fix'... thanks for sharing!

      Reply
    43. Baker Street says

      January 02, 2012 at 9:55 am

      Peanut butter anything and I'm in! Your cookies look fantastic! Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
    44. Crunchy Creamy Sweet says

      December 31, 2011 at 5:56 pm

      Hi Maggie! I know, right?! 🙂 I was so excited when they came out of the oven. 😀 Yum! Happy New Year to you and thank you for visiting my blog!

      Reply
    45. Maggie says

      December 31, 2011 at 5:08 pm

      5 stars
      Hi Anna! These look awesome, I had no idea you could make peanut butter cookies without flour. I love me some PB so I will have to give these a try. Happy New Year!

      Reply
    46. Crunchy Creamy Sweet says

      December 31, 2011 at 3:15 am

      Ann - I hope you will give those a try. They are incredibly easy to make and soooooo goooood! 😀 Hugs!

      Reply
    47. Crunchy Creamy Sweet says

      December 31, 2011 at 3:14 am

      Lizzy - Thank you! Hope you will try them 🙂 xo

      Reply
    48. Crunchy Creamy Sweet says

      December 31, 2011 at 3:14 am

      Serena - don't we all need an easy and relaxing baking project once in a while? 🙂 Thank you! Hugs!

      Reply
    49. Crunchy Creamy Sweet says

      December 31, 2011 at 3:12 am

      Hi Russell! Thank you and welcome to CCS! 🙂

      Reply
    50. Ann says

      December 31, 2011 at 2:24 am

      5 stars
      YUM! I love these cookies. I'm a HUGE fan of peanut butter, so anytime there's a delicious cookie like this, I'm IN!

      Reply
    51. Jackie says

      December 30, 2011 at 9:19 pm

      I think "Rustic" is one of my favorite classifications of food! and you're photos are so pretty...Love!

      Reply
    52. Lizzy Do says

      December 30, 2011 at 8:26 pm

      Mmmmmm....I love pb cookies! And this simple recipe is wonderful! Happy New Year, Anna!

      Reply
    53. SerenaB says

      December 30, 2011 at 7:11 pm

      5 stars
      Yum! These look delish! I will have to add them to the to make list! I love the pictures, they turned our great! I hope you have a wonderful New Year filled with lots of blessings!

      Reply
    54. Russell says

      December 30, 2011 at 6:36 pm

      5 stars
      Yum. What a simple, scrumptious looking cookie!

      Reply

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