Sometimes you’re in the mood to while away the hours in the kitchen, baking impressive desserts with complex ingredients. Other times, though, you’re in need of a quick and easy treat to make with simple pantry staples—that’s why we rounded up our best cookie recipes made with only three ingredients. Whether you’re short on time or patience, these three-ingredient cookies are sure to satisfy your sweet tooth.
Three Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies
Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
Allrecipes users can’t get enough of these simple cookies—the recipe has more than 1,000 rave reviews.
“It’s fast, easy, and the cookies are wonderful,” according to recipe creator Francie.
Easy Shortbread Cookies
Kim
Nobody will believe these melt-in-your-mouth cookies are made with just three ingredients. The secret, according to recipe creator Carol, is beating the mixture for 10 whole minutes.
Air Fryer Oreos
Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
Make these delicious carnival-inspired cookies in your air fryer. What’s the secret ingredient that makes the recipe extra easy? Store-bought pancake mix!
Oreo Cookie Balls
Meredith Food Studio
These cookies ‘n cream Oreo balls are simply irresistible.
“These were so easy, and fun to make! I highly recommend making them. The combination of Oreo and cream cheese is amazing!” —CozyMeat9313
3-Ingredient Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies
Yoly
“These no-bake 3-ingredient peanut butter oatmeal cookies are quick and so easy to make. Store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator and they will stay fresh.” —recipe creator Yolanda Gutierrez
Ritz Cracker Cookies
Allrecipes / Qi Ai
“Lets just say these did NOT last long at my house! These will be a regular on our Christmas cookie trays!” —what’s for dinner, mom?
Cake Mix Cookies
Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
Here’s a super simple cookie that starts with a box of white cake mix — just add eggs and vegetable oil. Mix in some sprinkles for a pop of fun color.
Basic Truffles
larkspur
You need just bittersweet chocolate, heavy cream, and vanilla extract to make this easy and decadent treat. Want to go the extra mile? Drizzle with white chocolate or roll in cookie crumbs.
Chocolate Chipless Cookies
Ali Domrongchai
“It has all of the warm brown sugar flavors of a chocolate chip cookie, but without all of the chips. And because I still love chocolate, this cookie is dipped in a genius two-ingredient chocolate hard shell to still give it that classic chocolate taste (but it is, of course, optional).” —Allrecipes member Ali Domrongchai
3-Ingredient Cookies
Tammy Lynn
This quick and healthy cookie recipe (made with just mashed bananas, oats, and chocolate chips) is perfect for breakfast or dessert.
Tip: You can substitute raisins for chocolate chips if you want.
Chocolate Peanut Butter Cornflake Cookies
lutzflcat
Try this no-bake dessert next time you’re in the mood for something sweet and salty. The cookies only take five minutes to mix up, but they’ll need about half an hour in the fridge to completely set.
Flourless Peanut Butter Cookies
Allrecipes member
This gluten-free dessert is made with just peanut butter, sugar, and an egg.
“These are the best cookies in the world,” says reviewer GlitterieKitty. “I love them with a big glass of ice cold milk!”
