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.

2 ingredient peanut butter cookies on a plate.

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 

peanut butter and maple syrup in a bowl.

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

cookie dough in a bowl.

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

unbaked cookies on a baking sheet with a criss cross pattern.

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.

baked two ingredient peanut butter cookies on a lined sheet.

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

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