Easy Old-Fashioned Peanut Butter Banana Cookies Recipe (9 Ingredients, 22 Minutes) Cookies Desserts Snacks Gluten-free Fruit Low Sodium Recipes Budget Recipes

There's something very special about the feeling you get when a batch of homemade cookies is baking in the oven. Whether baking cookies takes you back to simpler times, reminds you of your grandma or just makes your kitchen smell amazing, homemade cookies are one of life's simple pleasures.

If you agree, then you will love this easy old-fashioned peanut butter banana cookies recipe. This tender, chewy cookie is a reminder that sometimes the simplest things in life are the best things. Plus, it includes the health benefits of peanut butter and the health benefits of bananas.

This delicious banana peanut butter cookie recipe is so easy to make. With nine ingredients and ready in only about 22 minutes, you can make a batch of homemade peanut butter banana cookies that will make life just that much better.

To make this simple cookie recipe, you'll need to gather these wholesome ingredients: butter, brown sugar, peanut butter, egg, vanilla extract, flour, salt, baking soda and a banana. The chocolate chips are optional. You mix up the simple batter then bake the cookies for about 10 to 12 minutes. Yes, just about 22 minutes total!

These comforting cookies make a delightful snack with a glass of milk any time of day, or an amazing dessert any day of the week. I hope they bring you and yours as many smiles as they bring us!

Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 to 12 minutes (ovens vary)
Total Time: 20 to 22 minutes
Servings: 24

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
• 3/4 cup light brown sugar
• 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
• 1 large egg
• 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup overripe bananas (about 1 large banana), mashed
• 1 1/3 cups flour (all-purpose flour or gluten-free flour)
• 1 cup chocolate chips (semisweet or dark chocolate), optional

Here's how to make it:

1. In a large mixing bowl, add the softened butter and brown sugar. Stir to thoroughly combine.
2. Add the peanut butter, egg, vanilla, baking soda, salt and mashed banana. Stir to thoroughly combine.
3. Add in the flour slowly, stirring to combine. Do not over-mix. (To make these cookies gluten-free, use gluten-free flour.)
4. Fold in the chocolate chips, if using. (We prefer semisweet chocolate chips in this recipe.)
5. Form the dough into balls, drop them onto parchment paper-lined baking sheets and flatten them a bit with a fork or spatula. (The number of cookies depends on the size of cookies you form. I made 24 cookies.)
6. Bake in a preheated 350-degree F oven for about 10 to 12 minutes, or until lightly brown. Do not over-bake.
7. Allow to cool a bit before serving. Store leftover cookies in an airtight container on the counter, or in the refrigerator or freezer.

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