Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of Soft and Chewy Banana Chocolate Chip Cookies. This easy recipe marries the comforting flavors of banana bread with the rich sweetness of chocolate chips, creating a treat that is both chewy and moist. Perfect for any occasion, whether you’re enjoying an afternoon snack or hosting a dinner party, these cookies are sure to impress. Made with simple ingredients, they’re quick to whip up and can easily incorporate your favorite mix-ins. Enjoy every bite as you reach for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 small overripe banana (mashed)
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil or melted butter
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 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 bowl, combine the melted butter, brown sugar, and mashed banana until smooth.
- Mix in the egg yolk and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
- Stir in flour, salt, baking soda, and cinnamon until no flour streaks remain.
- Gently fold in chocolate chips. Let dough rest for about 15 minutes while preheating the oven.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
- Drop dough by rounded tablespoons onto the sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10 to 11 minutes until edges are set but centers are slightly underbaked.
- Cool on the baking sheet before transferring 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: 136
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 83mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: <5mg