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Cakey Banana Cookies with peanut butter & chocolate

March 19, 2020
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Good Morning! How are you doing? What are you doing to pass the time at home? I am still going into the office for half days but we are definitely working to get folks home and help them stay there. I was thinking that if I was home all day, I would definitely have to have structure to my day — major list person over here — but I think that would help me feel productive and make it through being home! You know whatelse makes me feel productive? These Cakey Banana Cookies. 🙂

So lets get to them! They are So good! and easy. I know everyone stocked up on banana’s last weekend and you’ve probably got a couple that are starting to go super brown by now (or if you’re like me you’ve got some frozen in your freezer :-P) But really, a couple of banana’s and some basic ingredients are all you need for these amazing cakey banana cookies.

cakey banana cookies with parchment cut in half

I also added some Cakey banana Cookies drizzled with chocolate

These cookies are also a little different in that they are cakey/muffin texture. The dough is quite soft, so it is easiest to use a cookie scoop to transfer the dough to the baking trays (get my favorite one Cakey Banana Cookies held in a hand

So get after it in the recipe down below — stay safe, stay healthy. See ya next time!

XO,

Danielle

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Cakey Banana Cookies

Soft and fluffy, these cakey banana cookies feel *almost* healthy. Made extra special with peanut butter and chocolate chips, they are sure to please!

Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword banana cookies, cakey banana cookies, peanutbutter
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings 24 Cookies
Calories 69 kcal
Author Danielle @livinginsugar

Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup butter softened
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 cup mashed ripe banana
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 cup semisweet peanut butter & chocolate chips

For the Drizzle:

  • 1/4 Cup Chocolate Melted
  • 1/4 Cup Peanut butter Melted

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg, banana and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder, salt and baking soda; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in chocolate/peanut butter chips.
  2. Drop by tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto baking sheets coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 13-16 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool. Drizzel with melted chocolate and peanutbutter as desired.
  3. These cookies are best stored in the fridge — you can do so for up to 3 days.

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