I never planned to become the woman who bakes something four times a week.

Life used to feel rushed — mornings were chaotic, evenings were about leftovers, and dessert was something you “picked up” rather than made. Then, completely by accident, I stumbled onto a recipe so simple, so comforting, and so delicious that it quietly took over our kitchen.

It started on a lazy Sunday afternoon.

My husband wandered in while I was rummaging through the pantry, half-heartedly looking for something sweet. He leaned against the counter, watching me with that familiar hopeful look — the one that says, “Please tell me you’re making something good.”

I hesitated. I wasn’t in the mood for anything complicated. No mixer, no flour everywhere, no long cleanup. Just… something easy.

That’s when I decided to experiment.

Three ingredients. That’s all I had. That’s all I used.

Within minutes, the kitchen filled with a warm, nutty, buttery aroma that made even our dog sit patiently by the oven. My husband kept peeking through the glass like a kid waiting for cookies on Christmas Eve.

When they finally came out — soft in the center, lightly crisp on the edges — he took one bite and stopped talking.

You know that silence someone makes when food is really good?

Yeah. That kind of silence.

Then came the smile.

“Babe… you need to make these again. Tomorrow.”

And just like that, a habit was born.

Now, I make them at least four times a week. Sometimes for breakfast, sometimes as a snack, sometimes late at night when we both get that sudden craving.

What I love most isn’t just how delicious they are — it’s how effortless they feel. No stress, no mess, no complicated steps. Just three ingredients, one bowl, and a few minutes of patience.

And my husband? He pretends he’s “just checking in” whenever I’m in the kitchen — but we both know he’s hoping I’m making those cookies again.

RECIPE: 3-Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies

Ingredients:

• 1 cup peanut butter (smooth or crunchy)
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 large egg

(That’s it — just three ingredients.)

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
2. In a mixing bowl, combine the peanut butter, sugar, and egg. Stir until smooth and fully blended.
3. Scoop small spoonfuls of the dough and roll them into balls. Place them on a lined baking sheet.
4. Gently press each ball with a fork to create a crisscross pattern.
5. Bake for 10–12 minutes, until the edges are lightly golden.
6. Let them cool for 5 minutes — they will firm up as they sit.

Optional Add-Ons (if you want to get fancy):

• Sprinkle a little sea salt on top before baking
• Add a few chocolate chips
• Drizzle melted chocolate over them once cooled