Description
These Banana Bread Chocolate Chip Cookies are a delightful combination of classic banana bread flavors and the beloved chocolate chip cookie. Soft, cakey, and perfect for any occasion, these cookies are sure to become a new favorite in your household.
Ingredients
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Cookie Dough:
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 ripe banana, mashed
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ½ cup chopped walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth. Add the mashed banana, egg, and vanilla extract, and mix well.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir until just combined.
- Add Mix-Ins: Fold in the chocolate chips and walnuts, if using.
- Bake: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheets. Bake for 10–12 minutes, until golden around the edges and set in the center.
- Cool and Enjoy: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- These cookies are soft and cakey, resembling banana bread in cookie form.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
