Peanut Butter and Banana Cookies

Indulge in the delightful combination of flavors with these Peanut Butter and Banana Cookies. Enhanced with a blend of spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cardamom, these cookies offer a unique twist on a classic favorite. Perfect for a cozy afternoon treat!

Ingredients

• 1 cup creamy peanut butter
• 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 ripe banana, mashed
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom

Instructions

1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the peanut butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, egg, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth and creamy.
3. Add Banana: Stir in the mashed banana until well combined.
4. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the baking soda, salt, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cardamom.
5. Mix Together: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
6. Shape Cookies: Scoop tablespoon-sized amounts of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Flatten each cookie slightly with a fork, creating a crisscross pattern.
7. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
8. Cool and Serve: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Enjoy your spiced and delicious Peanut Butter and Banana Cookies!