Description
Soft and Chewy Banana Chocolate Chip Cookies are the perfect blend of banana bread goodness and cookie delight. These cookies offer a comforting, moist texture with every bite, making them an irresistible treat for any occasion. Whether you’re baking with kids, hosting friends, or simply indulging yourself, these cookies satisfy all cravings. With just the right amount of chocolate chips and the sweetness of ripe bananas, they’re ideal for dipping in milk or enjoying as a snack throughout the day. Quick to prepare and simple to bake, you’ll find that these cookies become a staple in your dessert repertoire.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 small overripe banana (1/4 cup)
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil or melted butter
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2/3 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix together mashed banana, melted butter (or oil), and brown sugar until well combined.
- Stir in egg yolk and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
- Add flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt; mix until just combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips gently. Let the dough rest for about 15 minutes.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them two inches apart.
- Bake for 10 to 11 minutes until edges are set but centers remain soft.
- Allow to cool slightly before enjoying.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 11 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg