Description
Soft and chewy cookies made with ripe bananas, creamy peanut butter, and melty chocolate chips. A quick, family-friendly treat perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mash bananas in a medium bowl until mostly smooth.
- In a large bowl, whisk together bananas, peanut butter, sugars, and egg until creamy.
- Add flour, baking soda, and salt, then gently fold until just combined.
- Stir in chocolate chips, reserving a few to press on top if desired.
- Scoop dough onto baking sheet, spacing cookies 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes, until edges are golden and centers are soft.
- Cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Notes
Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Press extra chocolate chips on top before baking for a bakery-style look.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American