Description
Soft and Chewy Banana Chocolate Chip Cookies are a delightful fusion of classic banana bread flavors transformed into an irresistibly chewy cookie. These treats are perfect for any occasion, whether you’re enjoying them with friends, sharing at a gathering, or indulging during a cozy evening at home. The combination of overripe bananas and chocolate chips creates a moist texture that keeps you coming back for more. With a simple recipe that guarantees success every time, you’ll be able to whip up these comforting cookies effortlessly. Get ready to savor every bite of this delectable dessert!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 small overripe banana (mashed, about 1/4 cup)
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil or melted butter
- 1 cup light brown sugar (packed)
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2/3 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the melted butter (or vegetable oil), brown sugar, and mashed banana until well mixed.
- Stir in the egg yolk and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
- Add flour, salt, baking soda, and cinnamon; mix until just combined without streaks of flour.
- Gently fold in the chocolate chips. Cover the dough and let it rest for about 15 minutes.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto the prepared sheet, spacing them about two inches apart.
- Bake for 10 to 11 minutes until edges are set but centers remain slightly underbaked.
- Allow cookies to cool briefly on the sheet before transferring them to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 11 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg