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Peanut Butter Banana Cookies

Peanut Butter Banana Cookies That Everyone Will Love

Make delicious Peanut Butter Banana Cookies with just five ingredients for a satisfying dessert.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 4 minutes
Total Time 31 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 100
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour Provides structure; substitute with gluten-free flour for a gluten-free version.
  • 1 stick Salted Butter Softened.
  • 1/2 cup Light Brown Sugar Packed; dark brown sugar works for a deeper flavor.
  • 1/2 cup Peanut Butter The star ingredient for flavor.
  • 1/2 cup Ripe Banana Mashed or 1 medium banana, sliced; use overripe bananas for best flavor.
  • 1 Large Egg Can substitute with a flax egg for a vegan option.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Optional but recommended.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda Crucial for cookie texture; avoid substitutes.
  • 1 pinch Salt Balances sweetness.
  • 1/3 cup Granulated Sugar Optional for rolling.

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Electric Mixer
  • Baking sheets
  • Parchment Paper
  • Cookie Scoop

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Cream together one stick of softened salted butter and ½ cup of packed light brown sugar using an electric mixer for about 2 minutes.
  3. Incorporate ½ cup of peanut butter, one large egg, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, a pinch of salt, 1 teaspoon of baking soda, and ½ cup of mashed ripe banana. Mix for 1-2 minutes.
  4. Gradually add 1 cup of all-purpose flour to the wet mixture, mixing on low speed until just combined.
  5. Drop rounded balls onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart and flattening each ball slightly.
  6. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
  7. Cool on the sheets for 3-4 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 2gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Use overripe bananas for the best flavor. Room temperature butter is recommended for an airy texture. Space cookies at least 2 inches apart on baking sheets.

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