I never thought I’d be someone who bakes homemade treats weekly—but here I am.
For most of my life, baking was “someday.” Busy mornings, takeout dinners, dessert from the store. The kitchen was a pit stop, not a place for slow, sweet moments.
Then one quiet Sunday changed everything.
Staring at a pantry full of random ingredients, my husband wandered in with that hopeful look: “Is something good about to happen?”
I wanted something sweet, but simple. No mixer, no mess—just comfort.
So I grabbed what I had: three ingredients, one bowl, nothing fancy.
While they baked, the kitchen filled with a warm, buttery aroma. Even the dog came to investigate. My husband kept peeking at the oven.
When the cookies came out—soft inside, crisp at the edges—he took a bite… and went silent. The kind of silence food lovers make when it’s just that good.
Then he smiled.
“Babe… make these again tomorrow.”
And just like that, life changed.
Now these cookies pop up daily—breakfast with coffee, afternoon snack, late‑night treat. What I love most isn’t just the taste—it’s how effortless they are. One bowl, a few minutes, zero stress, pure joy.
And my husband? He still “checks” the kitchen door, always hoping.
3‑Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies
Ingredients:
• 1 cup peanut butter
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 egg
Instructions:
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Preheat oven to 180 °C (350 °F).
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Mix all ingredients until smooth.
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Scoop, roll into balls, place on lined sheet.
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Press with a fork for a crisscross.
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Bake 10–12 min until edges are golden.
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Cool 5 min.
Optional Add‑Ons: pinch of sea salt, chocolate chips, or a chocolate drizzle.
Simple. Comforting. Irresistible.