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Making homemade cookies has never been simpler when you can make 3 Ingredient Cookies like Peanut Butter, Coconut Macaroons and Oatmeal Chocolate Chip!

By Gemma Stafford | | 102

Last updated on November 11, 2019

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Hi Bold Bakers!

Sometimes, being Big and Bold means going over the top! Stacked layer cakes, complex flavors and fancy techniques are all standard fare at this point. But the moreI bake, the more I find how much all the great bakers and eaters out there also appreciate some simple classic treats as well. Each week, I look forward to sharing some new recipe ideas, but this week I’ve decided to show you all how to take some old favorites and transform them into something super simple and approachable! I’ve created three amazing 3 Ingredient Cookies recipes that take our classic favorites and pare them down, using only 3 basic ingredients, and only taking about 30 minutes from the measuring bowlto your mouth!

No cookie repertoire is complete without a Peanut Butter Cookie Recipe. My recipe is easy as can be.These bake up to be lovelyand impressive with the classic cross hatch pattern on top and they’re sure to be a crowd pleaser.

My next 3 ingredient cookie recipe is actually just 2! I don’t think I’ve ever made anything as simple and satisfying as my Coconut Macaroons. These are made with sweetened condensed milk and coconut, baked to a lovely golden brown then dipped in chocolate, making it 3 ingredients. These are full of coconut flavor, super chewy, and perfectly sweet. This isthe last macaroon recipe you will ever try.

My last 3 ingredient cookie recipe is an Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookie. I love anything that has toasty oats like my homemade Hob-Nob cookies. These are beyond simple and naturally healthy, as they’re free fromoil, added sugar or dairy! The magic ingredient in these cookies is banana. That’s right, 2 bananas, oats and chocolate chips are all you need. Reading this right now, you’re just 15 minutes in the oven and 3 ingredients away from any one of these absolutely gorgeous cookies. Enjoy!

3 Ingredient Coconut Macaroons

Condensed milk, coconut and chocolate! It could not be simpler. Getmy 3 Ingredient Coconut Macaroons recipe.

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3 Ingredient Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies

Once you try these, you will need more than 3 reasons NOTto make them again! Getmy3 Ingredient Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookie recipe.

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3 Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies

This simple cookie will transport you back to your childhood in one bite. Getthe 3 Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies recipe.

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Anila sikka

3 years ago

Please mention the ingredients measurement

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Yoges Nathan

4 years ago

I am diabetic but love to make your recipes. For the peanut butter cookies or cookies in general how much of the sugar can I reduce? 1 cup to 1/2 cup maybe?

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Kay

5 years ago

So what are the three ingredients? Nowhere on this page are they listed 🙁

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Jenelle

2 years ago

Hello ms gemma… I would like to ask if i can substitute quick oatmeal to whole oats? Thank you…I’m planning to bake later for mother’s day gift tomorrow…
Thank you

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miriam favretto greco

3 years ago

anyone had the peanut butter cookies come out too crumbly and why please

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Anna-Maria Korwin

3 years ago

Tried the oatmeal banana cookies. Made them with raisins and not chocolate. I used 2 very ripe bananas. They are not sweet enough. Maybe 2 -3 tablespoons of brown sugar would help.

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Maria Isabel Montenegro-Yap

3 years ago

Hi Ms. Gemma. I just want to ask if I can baked it using gas range stove or oven toaster? Since I don’t have an oven and I love to make this for my kids. Please advise. Thank you😊

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Honeybunns

3 years ago

Bananas,oats and chocolate could get healthier than this;can’t imagine how you conjure with such simplicity the most satisfying bites for those painfull cravings. 100 out of100 to you again Gemma and Kevin:

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Ella

3 years ago

I loved the peanut butter cookies they are delicious but mine turned out a bit flatter I’m wondering why

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Hi Bold Bakers! I’m Gemma Stafford, a professional chef originally from Ireland, a cookbook author, and the creator of Bigger Bolder Baking. I want to help you bake with confidence anytime, anywhere with my trusted and tested recipes and baking tips. You may have seen one of my 500+ videos on YouTube & TikTok or as a guest judge on Nailed It! on Netflix or the Best Baker in America on Food Network. No matter your skills, my Bold Baking Team & I want to be your #1 go-to baking authority.

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Add brown sugar

Adding it to the pre-made dough will give it more sweetness, a chewier texture, moisture and that homemade flavor you're craving. You can also melt butter with brown sugar and incorporate it into the dough for extra tender, chewier cookies.

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  • Always use butter.
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7 Easy Ways To Upgrade Your Boxed Cake Mix
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How do you make Betty Crocker cookies not flat? ›

Mistake: When cookies turn out flat, the bad guy is often butter that is too soft or even melted. This makes cookies spread. The other culprit is too little flour—don't hold back and make sure you master measuring. Finally, cookies will also flatten if placed and baked on hot cookie sheets.

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Add Spices To Your Dough

Spices can add an amazing aroma and flavor to your cookies. I use spices like cinnamon, ginger, and cloves to bring out the flavor in many recipes. In addition, spices can become a central part of your cookie. For example, you can add spiced chai to create delicious chai spice oatmeal cookies.

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