Description
Deliciously soft and chewy Chocolate Chip Banana Cookies made with ripe bananas and semi-sweet chocolate chips. These cookies offer a wonderful blend of banana sweetness and rich chocolate flavor, perfect for a satisfying treat or snack.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
Wet Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup brown sugar, packed
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ripe banana, mashed
Add-ins
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat & Prep: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and promote even baking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. This ensures that the leavening agents and spices are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Cream Butter & Sugar: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter with brown sugar and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, creating a good base for the cookies.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until fully combined. Then stir in the mashed banana until the entire mixture is smooth and evenly blended.
- Combine & Fold: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just until combined to avoid overworking the dough. Gently fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips to distribute them evenly.
- Scoop & Bake: Use a tablespoon to drop evenly sized portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow room for spreading.
- Bake & Cool: Bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes, until the edges turn lightly golden. Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Use ripe bananas for the best flavor and natural sweetness.
- Do not overmix the dough once the dry ingredients are added to keep cookies tender.
- Cookies may soften further as they cool, so avoid overbaking to keep them chewy.
- You can substitute semi-sweet chocolate chips with dark or milk chocolate based on preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
