Peanut Butter Banana Chip Cookies (Printable Version)
Chewy cookies featuring creamy peanut butter, banana, and chocolate chips for a sweet, soft bite.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Wet Ingredients
01 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
02 - 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
03 - 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
04 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
05 - 1 large ripe banana, mashed (about 1/2 cup)
06 - 1 large egg
07 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Dry Ingredients
08 - 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
09 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
10 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
11 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
→ Add-Ins
12 - 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
# Step-by-Step Guide:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, cream together unsalted butter, creamy peanut butter, light brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
03 - Beat in mashed banana, egg, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth.
04 - In a separate bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
05 - Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, mixing only until just combined.
06 - Gently fold semi-sweet chocolate chips into the dough.
07 - Scoop tablespoon-sized mounds of dough onto prepared baking sheets, leaving 2 inch spacing between each.
08 - Bake for 11 to 13 minutes, until edges are lightly golden and centers are just set.
09 - Let cookies cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
# Additional Tips::
01 -
- Perfect fusion of peanut butter and banana for extra flavor
- Easy one-bowl preparation for less cleanup
02 -
- Store cookies in an airtight container to keep them soft
- Ripe bananas add natural sweetness and moisture to the dough
03 -
- Let the cookies cool completely for best texture
- Swap out chocolate chips for dark chocolate chunks for a richer flavor