Peanut Butter Banana Cookies (Print Version)
Soft peanut butter and banana cookies with chocolate chips, made quickly with simple wholesome ingredients.
# Ingredients:
Dry Ingredients
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½ cup plain instant oatmeal
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¼ cup white sugar
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¼ cup semisweet chocolate chips
Wet Ingredients
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1 cup peanut butter
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1 medium banana, mashed
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1 large egg
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1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Other
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Cooking spray for greasing
# Instructions:
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Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly coat a baking sheet with cooking spray.
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In a large bowl, beat the egg, then mix in the peanut butter, mashed banana, and vanilla extract until smooth.
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Add the instant oatmeal, white sugar, and semisweet chocolate chips to the wet mixture and stir until well combined.
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Shape the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet, spacing evenly. Flatten each ball slightly with the back of a spoon.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 9 to 12 minutes until the edges are set but centers remain slightly soft.
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Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes to firm up before transferring to a wire rack or serving.
# Notes:
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Slight underbaking ensures a chewy texture; cookies will firm up as they cool.