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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 3-ingredient cookies are sure to satisfy your sweet tooth.
Three-Ingredient Shortbread Cookies
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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.
Easy Three-Ingredient Gluten-Free German Coconut Cakes
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These traditional German Christmas cookies (Kokosmakronen) are gluten-free and lactose-free, so you can feel comfortable serving them to holiday guests with certain dietary restrictions.
Oreo Balls
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These cookies ‘n cream Oreo balls are simply irresistible. “What can I say?! These little balls of sin are just too easy to make for the amount of satisfaction they bring to your mouth,” raves reviewer Jim Nethercott.
Three-Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies
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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.
3-Ingredient Cookies
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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.
Cake Mix Cookies
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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.
Chocolate Peanut Butter Cornflake Cookies
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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
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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!"
Air Fryer Oreos
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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!
Basic Truffles
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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.
More Inspiration
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