Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2/3 cup unsalted butter, at room temp
  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar 
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 
  • 1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2 medium bananas)
  • 1 1/2 cups chocolate chips, chopped nuts or a mix
  • Large-flake sea salt, for topping (optional)

Instruction

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder and salt.
  • In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream together the butter, white sugar and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes, scraping down the sides as needed.
  • Add the eggs one at a time, beating between each addition.
  • Add the vanilla extract and mashed bananas and mix until combined.
  • Add the flour mixture and mix just until combined.
  • Stir in the chocolate chips then scoop the dough onto the prepared baking sheets. Sprinkle them with sea salt (optional).
  • Bake the cookies for 12 to 15 minutes or until the edges begin to lightly brown.
  • Remove the cookies from the oven and let them sit on the hot baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a rack to cool completely. 
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