Elvis Cookies

. This is Eris' new choice this year. A peanut-banana-chocolate cookie with a bacon garnish! i think Elvis would approve. 

Ingredients

3 cups sugar
1 cup butter
1 cup peanut butter
2 Tbsp molasses
1 Tbsp vanilla
pinch baking powder
2 tsp kosher salt
3 bananas, very ripe
2 1/2 cups flour
1 1/4 cups chocolate chips
5 oz pretzels, smashed
10  bacon strips, chopped fine

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line baking sheet with parchment or use cooking spray 
  • In large bowl, beat sugar, butter, peanut butter, molasses, vanilla, baking powder, and salt until well combined. Mash up bananas and add to dough. Add flour and blend in. Fold in chocolate chips and pretzels
  • Using a tablesppon cookie scoop or two spoons, scoop balls onto prepared sheet about 2 inches apart. Top with bacon pieces. 
  • Bake for 12-15 minutes. The centers should still be soft. Cool on racks. 

This is a standin photo: the real photo is coming soon.