Chewy cookies with creamy peanut butter, ripe banana, and chocolate chips for a soft, sweet treat.
# Ingredient List:
→ 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
# Directions:
01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, beat together softened butter, creamy peanut butter, packed light brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and airy.
03 - Blend in the mashed banana, egg, and vanilla extract until the mixture is homogenous.
04 - In a separate bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
05 - Gradually integrate the dry mixture into the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined without overworking the dough.
06 - Gently stir in semi-sweet chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
07 - Drop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, ensuring 2 inches of spacing between each.
08 - Bake for 11 to 13 minutes, or until edges are golden and centers appear set but soft.
09 - Let cookies cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack until fully cooled.
