Short on time, ingredients, or motivation? These 3-ingredient cookie recipes are proof that baking does not need to be complicated. With pantry staples, minimal prep, and no fancy equipment, these cookies are perfect for beginners, busy days, or last-minute sweet cravings.
Each recipe uses just three core ingredients, bakes quickly, and delivers reliable results.
1. Peanut Butter Cookies
Soft, rich, and naturally flourless
Ingredients
- 1 cup peanut butter
- ½ cup sugar
- 1 egg
Method
Mix all ingredients until smooth. Scoop onto a lined baking tray and flatten slightly with a fork.
Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 10–12 minutes. Cool before serving.
2. Banana Oat Cookies
Naturally sweet and wholesome
Ingredients
- 2 ripe bananas
- 1 cup oats
- ¼ cup chocolate chips
Method
Mash bananas well, mix in oats and chocolate chips. Drop spoonfuls onto a baking tray.
Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 12–15 minutes.
3. Almond Flour Cookies
Gluten-free and lightly sweet
Ingredients
- 1½ cups almond flour
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- 2 tbsp coconut oil
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Method
Combine all ingredients into a soft dough. Shape into small cookies.
Bake at 175°C (345°F) for 10–12 minutes.
4. Shortbread Cookies
Classic, buttery, and crisp
Ingredients
- ½ cup butter
- ¼ cup sugar
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- pinch of salt
Method
Cream butter and salt, sugar, mix in flour. Shape and place on tray.
Bake at 170°C (340°F) for 12–15 minutes.
5. Nutella Cookies
Rich chocolate flavor with minimal effort
Ingredients
- 1 cup Nutella
- 1 egg
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
Method
Mix all ingredients until smooth. Scoop onto tray.
Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 10–12 minutes.
6. Coconut Cookies
Chewy and naturally sweet
Ingredients
- 1½ cups desiccated coconut
- ½ cup condensed milk
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
Method
Mix everything well, shape into small mounds.
Bake at 170°C (340°F) for 12–15 minutes.
7. Oatmeal Cookies
Comforting, chewy, and classic
Ingredients
- 1 cup oats
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 3 tbsp melted butter
- 1 egg
Method
Mix oats, brown sugar, melted butter, and egg until well combined. Spoon the mixture onto a lined baking tray and flatten slightly.
Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 12–14 minutes. Allow to cool before serving.