3-ingredient peanut butter cookies recipe
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.
See method- Makes 10
- Takes 25 mins plus chilling and cooling
- 219 calories / serving
- Freezable
- Dairy-free
- Gluten-free
- Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 200g soft light brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 225g crunchy peanut butter
Ready to shop?
Shop ingredientsEach serving contains
- Energy
- 915kJ 219.0kcal
- Fat
- 12g
- Saturates
- 2g
- Salt
- 0.2g
- Sugars
- 21g
of the Reference intake
Carbohydrate 22.6gProtein 6.5gFibre 1.6g
Method
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- See more Baking recipes
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.
