3-ingredient peanut butter cookies recipe

3-ingredient peanut butter cookies

Created by The Tesco Recipes team

Using ingredients that you'll have a the back of your cupboard, these simple peanut butter cookies go perfectly with a cuppa. Needing only three ingredients, these are the perfect bakes for getting your little ones started in the kitchen.

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  • Makes 10
  • Takes 25 mins plus chilling and cooling
  • 219 calories / serving

Ingredients

  • 200g soft light brown sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 225g crunchy peanut butter

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Each serving contains

Energy
915kJ 219.0kcal
11%
Fat
12g
high17%
Saturates
2g
medium8%
Salt
0.2g
medium4%
Sugars
21g
high24%

of the Reference intake

Carbohydrate 22.6gProtein 6.5gFibre 1.6g

Method

  1. Beat the sugar and egg with an electric whisk for 1-2 mins until smooth. Add the peanut butter and whisk again until combined. Cover with clingfilm and chill for 30 mins.
  2. Preheat the oven to gas 4, 180°C, fan 160°C and line 2 baking trays with nonstick baking paper.Using a dessertspoon, scoop out 10 balls of dough, about 45g each. Flatten the bases a little and arrange on the baking trays at least 6cm apart.
  3. Bake for 12-15 mins until golden at the edges. Leave to cool on the trays for 15 mins, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. The cookies will keep in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
    • Freezing and defrosting guidelines

      In order to enjoy optimum flavour and quality, frozen items are best used within 3 months of their freezing date. For more tips on freezing and defrosting food, read our article Love Your Freezer.

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