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Peanut Butter Banana Cookies

Peanut Butter Banana Cookies that Everyone Will Love

Delicious Peanut Butter Banana Cookies that are quick to prepare and perfect for using ripe bananas.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 4 minutes
Total Time 26 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour Substitute with gluten-free flour for a gluten-free version.
  • 1/2 cup Salted Butter Can be replaced with unsalted butter—add a pinch of salt.
  • 1/2 cup Light Brown Sugar Dark brown sugar can be used as a substitute.
  • 1/2 cup Peanut Butter Swap for almond butter or sunflower seed butter if desired.
  • 1 medium Banana Use about 1/2 cup if mashed or cut into pieces for texture.
  • 1 large Egg A flax egg can be used as a vegan substitute.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Optional to leave out or use almond extract for a twist.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda Acts as a leavening agent for a light texture.
  • Pinch Salt Crucial for maintaining flavor.
  • 1/3 cup Granulated Sugar For rolling the cookies.

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • hand mixer
  • baking sheets
  • parchment paper
  • Ice Cream Scoop

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together softened salted butter and light brown sugar for about 2 minutes.
  3. Add peanut butter, mashed banana, egg, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt, and mix on low speed for 1-2 minutes.
  4. Sprinkle baking soda into the mixture and gradually add flour, mixing gently on low speed.
  5. Scoop cookie dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  6. Bake for 10-12 minutes until lightly golden brown around the edges.
  7. Let cool on the baking sheets for 3-4 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 3gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

These cookies are perfect for using up ripe bananas and can be customized with chocolate chips or nuts.

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