{"id":1381,"date":"2025-12-20T21:59:12","date_gmt":"2025-12-20T21:59:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cupcake.website\/?p=1381"},"modified":"2025-12-20T21:59:12","modified_gmt":"2025-12-20T21:59:12","slug":"12-easy-3-ingredient-cookies-to-make-when-youre-short-on-time","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cupcake.website\/?p=1381","title":{"rendered":"12 Easy 3-Ingredient Cookies To Make When You\u2019re Short on Time"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-article-intro_1-0\">\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\"> Sometimes you&#8217;re in the mood to while away the hours in the kitchen, baking impressive desserts with complex ingredients. Other times, though, you&#8217;re in need of a quick and easy treat to make with simple pantry staples\u2014that&#8217;s why we rounded up our best cookie recipes made with only three ingredients. Whether you&#8217;re short on time or patience, these three-ingredient cookies are sure to satisfy your sweet tooth.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc__content_1-0\" data-sc-sticky-offset=\"90\" data-sc-ad-label-height=\"24\" data-sc-ad-track-spacing=\"100\" data-sc-min-track-height=\"250\" data-sc-max-track-height=\"600\" data-sc-breakpoint=\"50em\" data-sc-load-immediate=\"4\" data-sc-content-positions=\"[1, 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18]\" data-bind-scroll-on-start=\"true\">\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_1-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block mntl-sc-list-item\">\n<span class=\"heading-toc\" id=\"toc-three-ingredient-peanut-butter-cookies\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_3-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block allrecipes-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"> <span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Three Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies <\/span> <\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_4-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block allrecipes-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--no-theme no-theme figure-landscape figure-high-res\"><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"> <span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Dotdash Meredith Food Studios<\/p>\n<p><\/span><br \/>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_5-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\"> Allrecipes users can&#8217;t get enough of these simple cookies\u2014the recipe has more than 1,000 rave reviews.\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_6-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\"> &#8220;It&#8217;s fast, easy, and the cookies are wonderful,&#8221; according to recipe creator Francie.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_2-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block mntl-sc-list-item\">\n<span class=\"heading-toc\" id=\"toc-easy-shortbread-cookies\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_8-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block allrecipes-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"> <span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Easy Shortbread Cookies <\/span> <\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_9-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block allrecipes-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--no-theme no-theme figure-landscape figure-high-res\"><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"> <span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Kim<\/p>\n<p><\/span><br \/>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_10-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\"> 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.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_3-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block mntl-sc-list-item\">\n<span class=\"heading-toc\" id=\"toc-air-fryer-oreos\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_12-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block allrecipes-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"> <span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Air Fryer Oreos <\/span> <\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_13-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block allrecipes-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--no-theme no-theme figure-landscape figure-high-res\"><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_3-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"> <span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Dotdash Meredith Food Studios<\/p>\n<p><\/span><br \/>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_14-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\"> Make these delicious carnival-inspired cookies in your air fryer. What&#8217;s the secret ingredient that makes the recipe extra easy? Store-bought pancake mix!\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_4-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block mntl-sc-list-item\">\n<span class=\"heading-toc\" id=\"toc-oreo-cookie-balls\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_17-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block allrecipes-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"> <span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Oreo Cookie Balls <\/span> <\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_18-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block allrecipes-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--no-theme no-theme figure-landscape figure-high-res\"><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_4-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"> <span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\">Meredith Food Studio<\/span><br \/>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_19-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\"> These cookies &#8216;n cream Oreo balls are simply irresistible.\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_20-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\"> &#8220;These were so easy, and fun to make! I highly recommend making them. The combination of Oreo and cream cheese is amazing!&#8221; \u2014CozyMeat9313\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_5-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block mntl-sc-list-item\">\n<span class=\"heading-toc\" id=\"toc-3-ingredient-peanut-butter-oatmeal-cookies\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_22-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block allrecipes-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"> <span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> 3-Ingredient Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies <\/span> <\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_23-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block allrecipes-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--no-theme no-theme figure-landscape figure-high-res\"><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_5-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"> <span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Yoly<\/p>\n<p><\/span><br \/>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_24-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\"> &#8220;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.&#8221; \u2014recipe creator Yolanda Gutierrez\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_6-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block mntl-sc-list-item\">\n<span class=\"heading-toc\" id=\"toc-ritz-cracker-cookies\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_26-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block allrecipes-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"> <span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Ritz Cracker Cookies <\/span> <\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_27-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block allrecipes-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--no-theme no-theme figure-landscape figure-high-res\"><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_6-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"> <span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Allrecipes \/ Qi Ai<\/p>\n<p><\/span><br \/>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_28-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\"> &#8220;Lets just say these did NOT last long at my house! These will be a regular on our Christmas cookie trays!&#8221; \u2014what&#8217;s for dinner, mom?\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_7-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block mntl-sc-list-item\">\n<span class=\"heading-toc\" id=\"toc-cake-mix-cookies\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_30-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block allrecipes-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"> <span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Cake Mix Cookies <\/span> <\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_31-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block allrecipes-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--no-theme no-theme figure-landscape figure-high-res\"><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_7-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"> <span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Dotdash Meredith Food Studios<\/p>\n<p><\/span><br \/>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_32-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\"> Here&#8217;s a super simple cookie that starts with a box of white cake mix \u2014 just add eggs and vegetable oil. Mix in some sprinkles for a pop of fun color.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_8-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block mntl-sc-list-item\">\n<span class=\"heading-toc\" id=\"toc-basic-truffles\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_34-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block allrecipes-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"> <span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Basic Truffles <\/span> <\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_35-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block allrecipes-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--no-theme no-theme figure-landscape figure-high-res\"><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_8-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"> <span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\">larkspur<\/span><br \/>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_36-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\"> 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.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_9-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block mntl-sc-list-item\">\n<span class=\"heading-toc\" id=\"toc-chocolate-chipless-cookies\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_38-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block allrecipes-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"> <span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Chocolate Chipless Cookies <\/span> <\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_39-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block allrecipes-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--no-theme no-theme figure-landscape figure-low-res\"><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_9-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"> <span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Ali Domrongchai<\/p>\n<p><\/span><br \/>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_40-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\"> &#8220;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\u00a0two-ingredient chocolate hard shell\u00a0to still give it that classic chocolate taste (but it is, of course, optional).&#8221; \u2014Allrecipes member Ali Domrongchai\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_10-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block mntl-sc-list-item\">\n<span class=\"heading-toc\" id=\"toc-3-ingredient-cookies\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_42-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block allrecipes-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"> <span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> 3-Ingredient Cookies <\/span> <\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_43-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block allrecipes-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--no-theme no-theme figure-landscape figure-high-res\"><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_10-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"> <span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\">Tammy Lynn<\/span><br \/>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_44-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\"> This quick and healthy cookie recipe (made with just mashed bananas, oats, and chocolate chips) is perfect for breakfast or dessert.\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_45-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\"> Tip: You can substitute raisins for chocolate chips if you want.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_11-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block mntl-sc-list-item\">\n<span class=\"heading-toc\" id=\"toc-chocolate-peanut-butter-cornflake-cookies\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_47-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block allrecipes-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"> <span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Chocolate Peanut Butter Cornflake Cookies <\/span> <\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_48-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block allrecipes-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--no-theme no-theme figure-landscape figure-high-res\"><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_11-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"> <span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\">lutzflcat<\/span><br \/>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_49-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\"> Try this no-bake dessert next time you&#8217;re in the mood for something sweet and salty. The cookies only take five minutes to mix up, but they&#8217;ll need about half an hour in the fridge to completely set.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"list-sc-item_12-0\" class=\"comp list-sc-item mntl-block mntl-sc-list-item\">\n<span class=\"heading-toc\" id=\"toc-flourless-peanut-butter-cookies\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_51-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block allrecipes-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-list-item-title\"> <span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> Flourless Peanut Butter Cookies <\/span> <\/h2>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_52-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block allrecipes-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image--no-theme no-theme figure-landscape figure-high-res\"><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_12-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"> <span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Allrecipes member<\/p>\n<p><\/span><br \/>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_53-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\"> This gluten-free dessert is made with just peanut butter, sugar, and an egg.\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_54-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mntl-sc-block-html\"> &#8220;These are the best cookies in the world,&#8221; says reviewer GlitterieKitty. &#8220;I love them with a big glass of ice cold milk!&#8221;\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><br \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sometimes you&#8217;re in the mood to while away the hours in the kitchen, baking impressive desserts with complex ingredients. Other times, though, you&#8217;re in need of a quick and easy treat to make with simple pantry staples\u2014that&#8217;s why we rounded up our best cookie recipes made with only three ingredients. 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