3 Ingredient Sugar Free Peanut Butter Cookies

Sugar Free Peanut Butter Cookies made with just three ingredients are not only simple to make, they are seriously tasty to eat!

These simple cookies are soft and somewhat chewy as well as packed with the nutty flavor that is expected with a great tasting peanut butter cookie.

The best 3 Ingredient Sugar Free Peanut Butter Cookies.

 
This is a simple flourless and sugarless cookie recipe that has just three ingredients!

I like how soft and chewy these cookies are in the center with a bit of a crunch on the outside.

Did you try my recipe for Sugar Free No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Oatmeal Bars?

Those oatmeal bars are packed with flavor and texture thanks to the ingredients (including oats and honey!) that are used to make them with. Both this recipe for cookies and that recipe for bars are delicious peanut butter based dessert treats that are easy to make.

To make this recipe you will need creamy peanut butter with no added sugar in it. You can find a selection of sugar free peanut butter here.

Why do peanut butter cookies have a crisscross design on them?

Tips for making 3 ingredient peanut butter.cookies.

Yes, this cookie features peanut butter. However, you could always try making this cookie using another nut butter such as cashew butter .

More helpful tips for you.

1. When you are selecting your peanut butter, I would suggest avoiding the 'natural' ones. Sometimes natural peanut butter with have added oil in them can make your cookies too oily to enjoy.
2. Using a granular sugar alternative that measures 1:1 with sugar and that can also be baked with is essential to the success of this cookie. Feel free to sprinkle a bit of extra granular sugar alternative on top of the cookies to make.
3. If you find that the fork is sticking to the dough while you are making your criss cross design on top of the cookies, there is a fix. Simply spray the fork with a bit of nonstick or dip the fork in water.
4. It may be hard to tell that the cookies are done baking just by looking at them thanks to the color of the cookie. Check the bottom edges of the cookies for a golden color if in doubt

How to store peanut butter cookies made without sugar.

Once these cookies have fully cooled, they can be stored in an airtight container.
When properly stored, these cookies should keep at room temperature for a few days or frozen for up to a few months.

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About these easy 3 ingredient keto friendly cookies.

These cookies can net out at just under two net carbohydrates.
As mentioned, you will need peanut butter that has no added sugar in it.
Here is How to Make Homemade Sugar Free Peanut Butter .

 

How to serve 3 ingredient peanut butter cookies no sugar.

• Serve these cookies just made with a glass of milk or lemonade on the side.
• Drizzle or dip your cookies in Sugar Free Ganache.
• Combine together two cookies with Sugar Free Greek Yogurt Frosting in the center to make a yummy cookie sandwich.
• Crush a cookie and sprinkle it over a scoop of Sugar Free Vanilla Ice Cream.

How to make crispy peanut butter cookies.

These cookies are naturally soft and chewy in the center.
You can however make your cookies a bit more crisp.

Try one of these ideas.

• Bake your cookies for a few minutes more (keeping an eye on them so that they do not burn).
• Try baking these cookies at a temperature slightly higher than instructed (again, keep an eye on them while they bake).
• Make the cookies thinner by pressing them fully into the baking sheet before baking.
• Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet longer.
• Store these cookies with a slice of bread in the container to help absorb moisture.

Ingredients needed to make these sugar free cookies.

• Peanut Butter. Select a creamy peanut butter than has no added sugar. Avoid using peanut butter that has added oil such as natural peanut butter.
• Sugar Alternative. For best results, use a sugar alternative that is granular, measures like sugar, and that can also be baked with.
• Egg. Your egg should be at room temperature and slightly whisked for better blending.

Expert Tip👉 Give your peanut butter a quick stir before adding it to this recipe. This will make it easier to work with when blending the ingredients together.

 

Optional add in ingredients for sugar free peanut butter cookies.

• Chopped peanuts for a bit of crunch.
• Raisins or other dried fruit for added flavor.
• Sugar free chocolate chips for even more flavor.
• Crushed or crumbled pretzels for a salty crunch.

 

How to make 3 ingredient Keto Sugar Free Peanut Butter Cookies.

1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees and prep your cookie sheet for nonstick. I like to use parchment paper for a recipe such as this one.
2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the peanut butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Once the ingredients are creamed together you can mix in the egg until combined.
4. Use a cookie scoop scoop out the dough into balls and place each of the balls on to your prepared baking sheet about two inches apart.
5. Next, using the palm of your hand or an object of choice, gently press each of the balls to half of their thickness. Then take a fork and make the crisscross design on top, pressing in the cookies in further.
6. Bake the cookies for seven to ten minutes or until the edges are golden brown. Allow the cookies to sit on the cookie sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a cookie rack to further set.

 
Expert Tip👉 These cookies are sensitive to baking and can burn easily which is why it is important to keep an eye on them while baking. The size of your cookie can also affect the baking times.

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Ingredients needed to make 3 Ingredient Sugar Free Peanut Butter Cookies

1. Peanut Butter- 1 cup. Sugar free homemade or organic.
2. Sugar Alternative- 1 cup equivalent to sugar. For best results, use a sugar alternative that measures 1:1 with sugar and is at room temperature. Splenda for baking is one example of this kind of a sugar alternative.
3. Egg- 1.

Here is how to make 3 ingredient Keto Sugar Free Peanut Butter Cookies.

• Preheat your oven to 325 degrees and prep your cookie sheet for nonstick. I like to use parchment paper for a recipe such as this one.
• In a large mixing bowl, combine together the peanut butter, sugar alternative and egg. Mix these ingredients until just combined..
• Using a tablespoon or cookie scoop, drop spoonfuls of cookie dough on to the prepped baking sheet. Leave at least ½" between cookie edges for spreading.
• Bake your cookies for 8-10 minutes or until appear set. Do not over-bake. These cookies are better when not burnt. Allow the cookies to sit on the cookie sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a cookie rack.