Description
The viral pookies recipe that took Instagram by storm with over 15 million views. Soft pancake-cookie hybrids made in a blender with just 6 pantry ingredients, ready in 10 minutes. No mixer, no chilling, no special skills needed. This is the easiest homemade cookie recipe you will ever make.
Ingredients
1 ripe banana (heavily spotted for best sweetness)
1 large egg
50g granulated sugar (3 tablespoons plus 1 heaping teaspoon)
100g all-purpose flour (about 3/4 cup)
1 teaspoon baking powder
60g chocolate chips (heaping 1/3 cup, semi-sweet or dark)
Pinch of salt (strongly recommended)
Optional: flaky sea salt for topping before baking
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
2. Add banana, egg, sugar, flour, baking powder, salt, and chocolate chips to a blender or food processor.
3. Blend for 30 seconds until smooth. The chocolate chips will break into a mix of dust and small chunks throughout the batter.
4. Let batter rest in the blender for 2 minutes. This allows the baking powder to activate.
5. Scoop 6 equal portions onto the prepared baking sheet using a cookie scoop or large spoon. Leave at least 2 inches between each portion. Do not flatten.
6. Optional: sprinkle a pinch of flaky sea salt on top of each portion before baking.
7. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes until edges are golden and set. The center will look slightly underdone. That is correct.
8. Remove from oven and let cool on the pan for at least 3 to 4 minutes before lifting. They firm up as they cool.
Notes
Use a banana with brown spots for the best natural sweetness and flavor. A barely ripe banana will produce a bland result.
Parchment paper or a silicone mat is essential for clean release. A greased pan alone will not work well.
For gluten-free pookies: substitute a certified gluten-free 1-to-1 baking flour blend.
For vegan pookies: replace the egg with a flax egg (1 tablespoon ground flaxseed plus 3 tablespoons water, rested 5 minutes).
Store at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 2 days, or refrigerate for up to 5 days.
Reheat in toaster oven at 325 degrees F for 3 to 4 minutes for best texture. Microwaving for 15 seconds also works.
To freeze: cool completely, freeze flat on a tray for 1 hour, then transfer to a freezer bag. Reheat from frozen at 325 degrees F for 4 to 5 minutes.
- Prep Time: 3 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Snack
- Method: Blender and Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pookie
- Calories: 142
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 72mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 31mg
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