Description
Soft, chewy cookies combining the flavors of banana bread with chocolate chip indulgence. Perfectly sweetened and packed with comforting flavors, these treats are irresistible!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed (~1 cup)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Mash Bananas: Mash bananas in a bowl until smooth but slightly chunky.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a mixing bowl, cream butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk flour and baking soda. Gradually mix into the wet ingredients.
- Fold In Bananas and Chocolate Chips: Gently fold in mashed bananas and chocolate chips until evenly combined. Chill dough for 30 minutes.
- Scoop and Bake: Scoop tablespoon-sized balls onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them 2 inches apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are golden. Cool on the tray for 5 minutes before transferring to a rack.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of cinnamon or a handful of chopped nuts.
- Ensure bananas are very ripe for the best sweetness and texture.
- Cookies may appear soft when removed but will firm up as they cool.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 11g
- Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1.5g