Chocolate Chip Banana Softies

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I found this recipe in an old cook book and had one ripe banana on hand. I made them for a neighbor who had surgery and had a hard time giving them away because they are so delicious.

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Steps

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Preheat oven to 375f.

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Lightly grease cookie sheets.

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Place flour , baking powder and salt in small bowl.

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Stir to combine.

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Beat butter and sugars in a large bowl with electric mixer at medium speed until light and fluffy.

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Beat in banana , egg and vanilla.

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Add flour mixture.

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Beat at low speed until well blended.

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Stir in chocolate chips.

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Drop rounded teaspoonfuls of dough 2 inches apart onto prepared cookie sheets.

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Bake 9 to 11 minutes or until edges are golden brown.

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Let cookies stand on cookie sheets 2 minutes.

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Remove cookies to wire racks , cool completely.

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Store tightly covered at room temperature.

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Ingredients

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all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, margarine, granulated sugar, light brown sugar, banana, egg, vanilla, milk chocolate chips