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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. If you make a purchase through links on our site, we may earn a commission.

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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

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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

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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 minutes mins
Cook Time 10 minutes mins
Total Time 15 minutes mins
Course cookies
Cuisine American
Servings 15 cookies
Calories 156 kcal
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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 ½ 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
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  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. Pamela says

    November 10, 2018 at 1:24 pm

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

    Reply
  6. caitlin Bird says

    September 09, 2018 at 4:26 pm

    5 stars
    couldn't be any easier to make!

    Reply
  7. 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
  8. 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!

  9. 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!

  10. 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
  11. Sarah says

    May 05, 2018 at 10:04 am

    Has anyone tried using all natural peanut butter?

    Reply
  12. 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.

      • Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says

        March 27, 2018 at 10:03 pm

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

  13. 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
  14. 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
  15. 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
  16. 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
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