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Peanut Butter Banana Cookies

Peanut Butter Banana Cookies That Make Snacking Fun

Delightful Peanut Butter Banana Cookies are a nutritious and delicious treat, perfect for snacking or lunchboxes.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 37 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cookie Base
  • 1 cup Butter room temperature
  • 1 cup Peanut Butter natural or creamy
  • 1 cup White Sugar or substitute with brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar for added moisture
  • 2 large Eggs room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract pure for best taste
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 cup Rolled Oats quick oats can be used
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt omit if necessary
  • 2 medium Bananas ripe and mashed
  • 1 cup Chocolate Chips or substitute with nuts

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • electric mixer
  • baking sheet
  • parchment paper
  • Cookie scoop

Method
 

Baking Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Cream together butter, peanut butter, white sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each, then add vanilla extract and mix until blended.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, oats, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture and mix on low speed until just combined.
  6. Fold in the mashed bananas and chocolate chips gently with a spatula.
  7. Scoop dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each scoop.
  8. Bake for approximately 12 minutes until edges are lightly browned.
  9. Cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Notes

These cookies stay fresh in an airtight container for up to a week and can be frozen for 3 months.