3 Ingredient Sugar-Free Peanut Butter Cookies Recipe
These 3 Ingredient Sugar Free Peanut Butter Cookies are a simple, quick, and delicious treat perfect for those seeking a low-sugar dessert option. Made with peanut butter, a sugar alternative, and an egg, they deliver a classic peanut butter cookie taste without any added sugar. Ready in under 20 minutes, these cookies are perfect for a guilt-free snack or dessert.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 18 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Diabetic
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 1 cup Peanut Butter (natural or creamy)
- 1 cup Sugar Alternative (such as erythritol, monk fruit sweetener, or stevia blend)
- 1 large Egg
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheet: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line or grease a cookie sheet to ensure the cookies don’t stick.
- Cream Peanut Butter and Sugar Alternative: In a large mixing bowl, combine the peanut butter and sugar alternative. Cream them together thoroughly until the mixture is light and fluffy, which helps incorporate air for a better texture.
- Add Egg and Mix: Crack in the egg and mix it well with the peanut butter and sugar mixture until fully combined and smooth.
- Scoop Dough onto Baking Sheet: Using a cookie scoop or spoon, portion the dough into balls and place them evenly spaced—about two inches apart—on your prepared cookie sheet to allow for spreading.
- Shape and Create Fork Pattern: Gently press each dough ball down with your palm or the bottom of a flat object until they are about half their original thickness. Then, use a fork to make a classic crisscross pattern on each cookie by pressing the tines into the dough in two perpendicular directions.
- Bake the Cookies: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 7 to 10 minutes, or until the edges turn a light golden brown color, indicating they are cooked through but still soft.
- Cool and Set: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes to firm up, then transfer them carefully to a wire rack to cool completely before serving or storing.
Notes
- Choose a natural peanut butter without added sugars or hydrogenated oils for a healthier option.
- Use a sugar alternative that measures 1:1 like erythritol or monk fruit sweetener for best results.
- For crisper cookies, bake closer to 10 minutes; for softer cookies, bake closer to 7 minutes.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days, or freeze for longer storage.
- Variations: Add sugar-free chocolate chips or chopped nuts for extra texture and flavor.
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