Banana Bread Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe
These Banana Bread Chocolate Chip Cookies combine the moist, sweet flavor of ripe bananas with rich chocolate chips in a soft, chewy cookie form. Perfect for banana lovers looking for a creative twist on traditional banana bread, these cookies are easy to prepare and bake, making a delightful treat for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ½ cup brown sugar, packed
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup ripe mashed bananas (about 2 medium bananas)
Add-ins
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheet: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat to prevent sticking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix the melted butter with the brown sugar and granulated sugar until smooth. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until the mixture is creamy and uniform.
- Add Bananas: Stir in the mashed bananas to the wet mixture, blending until fully incorporated.
- Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the cookies tender.
- Fold in Chocolate Chips: Fold the chocolate chips evenly into the batter, ensuring an even distribution of chips throughout.
- Scoop and Arrange Dough: Drop tablespoon-sized scoops of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow spreading.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set and golden while the centers remain soft.
- Cool: Remove from the oven and allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Use very ripe bananas for the best flavor and natural sweetness.
- Do not overmix the dough to maintain the cookies’ soft texture.
- For a nuttier flavor, consider adding ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- These cookies freeze well; freeze baked cookies in an airtight container for up to 1 month.
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