Ingredients
2cupsall-purpose flour
1tspbaking powder
½tspcornstarch
½tspsalt
¼tspbaking soda
¼tspground cinnamon
½cupbutter,softened
½cupbrown sugar,packed
½cupcreamy natural peanut butter
1egg
½cupmashed banana,about 1 medium banana
1tspvanilla extract
cane sugar,for sprinkling
Preparation
Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a medium mixing bowl, whisk the flour, baking powder, cornstarch, salt, baking soda and cinnamon until combined. Set aside.
In the (separate) bowl of a stand mixer, cream the butter and brown sugar together on medium-high speed for about 1 minute or until light and fluffy, Add peanut butter, egg, banana, and vanilla, and continue mixing on medium speed until combined, scraping down the sides of the bowl once if needed. Fold in the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
Measure out a rounded tablespoon full of dough, roll it into a ball, then place on the baking sheet. Use a fork to press down the top of the ball and make a criss-cross pattern. Sprinkle with a pinch of cane sugar, if desired. Repeat with the remaining dough.
Bake for 8 to 10 minutes or until slightly golden around the edges. Cool for 10 minutes on baking sheet, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serve immediately or store in a sealed container for up to 1 week.
