Description
These Banana Bread Chocolate Chip Cookies combine the moistness and flavor of classic banana bread with the convenience and chewiness of cookies. Perfect for a sweet snack or dessert, they feature ripe bananas, warm cinnamon, and melty chocolate chips for a delightful treat that’s quick to bake and irresistibly delicious.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 egg
Dry Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
Others
- 1 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it’s at the right temperature when you’re ready to bake the cookies.
- Cream butter and sugar: In a large bowl, cream together the softened unsalted butter and brown sugar using an electric mixer or by hand until the mixture is light and fluffy, which helps create a tender cookie texture.
- Add bananas, egg, and vanilla: Mix in the mashed ripe bananas, egg, and vanilla extract until everything is well combined, adding moisture and flavor to the dough.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon to evenly distribute the leavening agent and spices.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined to avoid overmixing, which can toughen the cookies.
- Fold in chocolate chips: Gently fold in the chocolate chips to distribute them evenly throughout the dough without breaking them up.
- Portion dough on baking sheet: Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a silicone mat, spacing each cookie about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.
- Bake the cookies: Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges turn golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs, indicating doneness.
- Cool the cookies: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes to firm up, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely for best texture and flavor.
Notes
- Use very ripe bananas for maximum flavor and sweetness.
- Do not overmix the dough once the dry ingredients are added to keep cookies tender.
- Chocolate chips can be substituted with nuts or dried fruit for variation.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- These cookies can be frozen for up to 3 months; thaw at room temperature before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
