Banana Bread Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe
Delight in these moist and flavorful Banana Bread Chocolate Chip Cookies that perfectly combine the richness of banana bread with the indulgence of chocolate chip cookies. This recipe uses ripe bananas, brown sugar, cinnamon, and chocolate chips for a comforting treat that’s easy to prepare and bake in just over 30 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 11 minutes
- Total Time: 26 minutes
- Yield: About 18 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 1 small overripe banana, mashed (about 1/4 cup)
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil or melted butter
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 1 1/3 cups all purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Add-ins
- 2/3 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Combine wet ingredients: In a large bowl, mix together the melted butter or oil, brown sugar, and mashed banana until smooth and well incorporated.
- Add egg yolk and vanilla: Stir in the egg yolk and vanilla extract until fully blended into the banana mixture.
- Mix dry ingredients: In the same bowl, add flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Stir gently until the dough has no visible streaks of flour and is evenly combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips: Carefully fold the chocolate chips into the dough to distribute evenly. Cover the bowl and let it rest for about 15 minutes to allow the flour to hydrate while you preheat the oven.
- Preheat oven and prepare baking sheet: Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper and preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Portion dough: Using a 1-ounce cookie scoop or spoon, scoop out dough balls and place them about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet. Note that the dough will be a bit wet.
- Bake cookies: Bake for 10 to 11 minutes until the edges are set and the cookies have puffed up, but the centers remain slightly underbaked for a soft texture.
- Cool before serving: Remove from oven and allow cookies to cool completely on the baking sheet before enjoying.
Notes
- To make the cookies vegan, replace the egg yolk with a flax egg made by mixing 1 1/2 teaspoons ground flaxseed with 2 tablespoons cold water. Let it sit for 5 minutes to gel before using.
- The dough is slightly wet, so handle gently when scooping.
- Letting the dough rest before baking improves texture by hydrating the flour.
- Use parchment paper or a silicone mat to prevent sticking and ensure easy cleanup.
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