The Ultimate Quick and Easy Peanut Butter Delight
Craving something sweet but don’t want to spend hours in the kitchen? These 3-Ingredient Microwave Peanut Butter Cookies are just the treat for you! With just three simple ingredients, you can whip up a batch of these delicious cookies in no time.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup peanut butter (preferably commercial brands like Jif or Peter Pan)
- 1 cup white sugar
- 1 large egg
- Optional: Maple syrup, rolled oats (also known as old-fashioned oats), icing sugar, and all-purpose flour
Instructions:
- In a microwave-safe bowl, whisk together peanut butter and maple syrup until well mixed.
- Heat the mixture in the microwave in 20-second increments until it becomes warm and fragrant. If you’d like to use the stovetop instead, refer to the notes in the original recipe.
- Fold rolled oats into your sweetened peanut butter mixture. If you’re not using oats, you can skip this step.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F. Arrange two racks in the oven and line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
- In a large bowl, combine 1 cup of peanut butter, 3/4 cup of granulated sugar, and 1 large egg. Mix the ingredients together until well-combined.
- Using a spoon or a cookie scoop, dollop out the cookie dough into 24 even portions on the prepared baking sheets.
- For a traditional peanut butter cookie look, flatten each cookie with a fork in a criss-cross pattern.
- Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for about 10 minutes or until they’re golden brown.
- Once baked, let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
These cookies are perfect for a quick snack or dessert. They’re chewy, delicious, and incredibly easy to make. Plus, the best part is that you probably already have all the ingredients in your pantry!
For those who love mug recipes, try the Peanut Butter Cookie in a Mug from Allrecipes. It’s a delightful treat for one!
