Double Peanut Butter Cookies
Soft and chewy Double Peanut Butter Cookies made with creamy peanut butter, ripe banana, sugar, and baking powder. A quick, flavorful treat ready in minutes with just four ingredients.
12 Servings
Ingredients
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 ripe banana mashed
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- Additional granulated sugar for coating optional
Instructions
Preheat the oven
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
Prepare the peanut butter mixture
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine the peanut butter, granulated sugar, and baking powder. Stir until all ingredients are evenly incorporated, creating a thick dough.
Incorporate the banana
- In a separate small bowl, mash the ripe banana until smooth. Add the mashed banana to the peanut butter mixture and stir until a cohesive dough forms.
Shape and coat the cookies
- Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, portion the dough into small balls. Roll each ball in additional granulated sugar until fully coated.
Arrange and press
- Place the coated dough balls onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them at least 2 inches apart. Using the tines of a fork, press gently in a crisscross pattern on the top of each cookie to slightly flatten them.
Bake
- Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
Cool
- Allow the cookies to rest on the baking sheet for 2–3 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
This recipe is naturally gluten-free as it contains no wheat flour. However, for individuals with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity, ensure that the peanut butter, baking powder, and all other ingredients used are certified gluten-free to avoid cross-contamination.