Banana Chocolate Chip Cookies

 Banana Chocolate Chip Cookies

1. Gather Ingredients:

   • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
   • 2 teaspoons baking powder
   • 1/2 teaspoon salt
   • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
   • 1 cup white sugar
   • 2/3 cup softened butter
   • 2 eggs
   • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
   • 1 cup mashed bananas
   • 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips

2. Preheat Oven: Set the oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease cookie sheets.

3. Sift Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, salt, and baking soda. Set aside.

4. Mix Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs and vanilla extract. Mix in the mashed bananas.

5. Combine Mixtures: Add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients and stir until just combined. Fold in the chocolate chips.

6. Drop Cookies: Using a spoon, drop the cookie dough onto the prepared cookie sheets.

7. Bake: Place in the oven and bake for 12 to 15 minutes.

8. Cool and Enjoy: Let cookies cool before serving.