Peanut Butter Banana Chip Cookies
Delightful cookies combining creamy peanut butter, ripe bananas, and crunchy chocolate chips, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
For the Cookie Dough
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter Use natural or regular creamy peanut butter.
- 1 cup ripe bananas (about 2 medium-sized bananas, mashed) Use overripe bananas for optimal sweetness.
- ¾ cup brown sugar, packed
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour Substitute with gluten-free flour if desired.
- 1 cup chocolate chips Can use dark or white chocolate chips.
- ½ cup chopped nuts (optional) Use walnuts or pecans for added crunch.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the creamy peanut butter, mashed bananas, brown sugar, and granulated sugar. Mix until smooth.
- Add in the egg and vanilla extract, stirring until fully combined.
- Sprinkle the baking soda and salt into the mixture; mix well.
- Gradually add in the all-purpose flour, stirring until the dough is uniform.
- Fold in the chocolate chips and nuts, if using.
Baking
- Spoon tablespoons of the dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until the edges are lightly golden.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For a cookie sandwich, spread cream cheese or whipped cream between two cookies. Store in an airtight container for up to one week or freeze for up to three months.