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Chocolate Chip Banana Cookies


  • Total Time: 25-30 minutes
  • Yield: 24 cookies 1x

Description

These chocolate chip banana cookies are soft, chewy, and packed with sweet banana flavor, perfectly paired with melty chocolate chips for a delicious snack or dessert.


Ingredients

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  • 2 ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

 

  • 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

  • Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or lightly grease them.

  • Prepare the Banana Mixture: In a medium bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth, leaving a few small chunks if you prefer a bit more texture in your cookies.

  • Cream the Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and brown sugar together using a hand mixer or stand mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.

  • Add Wet Ingredients: Add the mashed bananas, egg, and vanilla extract to the butter mixture and continue beating until fully combined.

  • Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.

  • Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring just until combined. Be careful not to overmix.

  • Add the Chocolate Chips: Gently fold in the chocolate chips with a spatula.

  • Scoop the Dough: Using a cookie scoop or a tablespoon, drop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.

  • Bake the Cookies: Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown, but the centers are still soft.

 

  • Cool and Serve: Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • Add Nuts: For a crunchy element, try adding 1/2 cup of chopped walnuts or pecans to the dough.
  • Use Dark Chocolate: Substitute semi-sweet chocolate chips with dark chocolate chips for a richer flavor.
  • Add Oats: For a chewy texture, mix in 1 cup of rolled oats.
  • Make Them Gluten-Free: Swap the all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend.

 

  • Spices: Add a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg to the dough for a warm, spiced flavor.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
  • Category: cookies
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: banana cookies, chocolate chip cookies, soft cookies, banana chocolate chip, easy cookie recipe