These 2-ingredient peanut butter cookies are easy to make and need no eggs, flour, dairy, or leavening agents. They are soft, chewy, and full of peanut butter flavor.

My family adores peanut butter cookies. Luckily, I always have the two ingredients I need for this version. With only peanut butter and maple syrup, I can make golden brown, crispy cookies with a crunchy bite and a melt-in-your-mouth center.
They aren’t as crisp or firm as classic PB cookies, but they satisfy the cravings and can be made with your eyes closed. Seriously.
Why I love this recipe
- No baking staples. That means no flour, no eggs, and no leavening agents whatsoever.
- No mixers. And no fancy kitchen gadgets are needed. All you need is one bowl and a wooden spoon, and that’s it.
- Customizable. Yes, you read that right. Even with only two ingredients, you can still customize these cookies to suit your taste buds.
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“Yummy! I can’t believe I can now make delicious peanut butter cookies without eggs, butter, or flour. These are a game changer.” – Sierra
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Key Ingredients
- Peanut butter. Smooth and creamy peanut butter with no added sugar. For a crunchier texture, use crunchy peanut butter. I find using mainstream brands like Jiff’s or Skippy’s natural peanut butter yields the best cookies (shocker, I know!).
- Pure maple syrup. Thickens the peanut butter to create a dough. It also adds sweetness. You can also use honey, golden syrup, or, to keep the sugar low,
How to make 2-ingredient peanut butter cookies
This is an overview with step-by-step photos. Full ingredients & instructions are in the

Step 1- Make the dough. In a medium mixing bowl, combine the peanut butter with the maple syrup.

Step 2- Chill. Cover the bowl and freeze for 45 minutes or refrigerate for 2 hours.

Step 3- Shape. Roll out the dough balls by hand onto parchment paper, then press each with a fork to make a criss-cross pattern.

Step 4- Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are golden. Cool completely before removing from the baking sheet.