Banana Chocolate Chip Cookies

Recipe View 5 mins Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Prepare baking sheets by lightly greasing or lining with parchment paper. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 3 mins In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and baking soda. This ensures even distribution of the leavening agents. (3 minutes)

Recipe View 5 mins In a separate large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar using an electric mixer until light and fluffy. This step is crucial for creating a tender cookie. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 2 mins Add the mashed bananas, eggs, and vanilla extract to the butter mixture. Beat until well combined. (2 minutes)

Recipe View 5 mins Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can lead to tough cookies. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 2 mins Stir in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the dough. (2 minutes)

Recipe View 5 mins Drop rounded teaspoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 15 mins Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers are set. (15 minutes)

Recipe View 5 mins Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. (5 minutes)