Banana Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe

Preparation: Preheat oven to 375 F. Line baking sheets with Silpat baking liners or parchment paper. In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder , baking soda , cinnamon , nutmeg , and salt . Set aside. In a large bowl, cream together shortening, granulated sugar, and brown sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy. Add bananas , vanilla extract, and butter flavoring, mixing until combined. Blend in eggs, one at a time, beating well. Mixture will look a bit curdled. Add the flour mixture to the egg mixture, half at a time, beating to combine. Fold in chocolate chips by hand. Refrigerate dough for 1 hour. Drop cookie dough by heaping teaspoons 1-1/2 inches apart on prepared baking sheets. Bake about 12 to 15 minutes, until golden brown. Remove to racks and cool to room temperature. Store Banana Chocolate Chip Cookies in a covered container up to 1 week. Yield: about 5 dozen cookies • More Cookie Recipes Banana Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe Photo © 2007 Peggy Trowbridge Filippone, licensed to About.com, Inc.