Banana Chocolate Chip Cookies

Ingredients:

• 1/3 cup butter, softened
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 egg
• 1/2 cup mashed ripe banana
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla essence
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon baking soda
• 6 ounces chocolate chips

Method:

1. Cream butter and sugar with an electric beater until light and fluffy in a bowl.
2. Beat in the egg, banana and vanilla.
3. In another bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, salt and baking soda; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in chocolate chips.
4. Place in a greased baking sheet with a tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart.
5. Bake at 350° for 9-11 minutes.
6. Serve warm.