Description
These simple and delicious 3 Ingredient Almond Butter Cookies are quick to make with just almond butter, egg, and brown sugar. They bake up soft yet crisp with a delightful crisscross pattern on top, perfect for a quick homemade treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Cookies
- 1 cup creamy almond butter (preferably no-stir, like Barney smooth almond butter)
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup light or golden brown sugar (not packed)
Finishing
- White sugar (as needed for pressing and topping)
Instructions
- Prep: Preheat the oven to 340°F (171°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- Make dough: In a medium bowl, combine the almond butter, egg, and brown sugar. Using an electric beater, mix for 30 to 40 seconds until well combined. The dough will appear crumbly but moist.
- Roll into balls: Scoop about 1 tablespoon of dough per cookie, roll each into a ball, and place on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about an inch apart.
- Press with fork: Pour some white sugar into a small bowl. Dip a fork into the sugar and gently press each dough ball down to flatten and create a crisscross pattern.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 14 to 18 minutes until the cookies turn a deep golden color. Avoid overbaking to prevent excessive browning on the bottoms.
- Cool: Remove the baking sheet and place it on a wire rack. Let the cookies cool completely. They will be soft when hot but will firm up and become crisp as they cool.
Notes
- You can use no-stir almond butter for easier mixing and better texture.
- Pressing the cookies with a fork dipped in sugar adds a nice decorative touch and extra sweetness.
- Do not overbake to avoid burnt bottoms; watch for a deep golden color as your cue.
- Store cookies in an airtight container once cooled to maintain freshness.
- This recipe yields about 18 small cookies, perfect for sharing or snacking.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 14-18 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: almond butter cookies, easy cookies, 3 ingredient cookies, gluten free cookies, quick cookies, almond butter dessert
