These Chocolate Chip Banana Cookies are soft, chewy, and packed with the delicious flavors of ripe bananas and melty chocolate chips. Perfect for using up overripe bananas, these cookies are a simple and tasty treat everyone will love!
Why You’ll Love These Cookies:
✔ Soft & Chewy – The bananas make these cookies incredibly soft and moist.
✔ Sweet & Flavorful – Chocolate chips combined with banana for the perfect flavor pairing.
✔ Quick & Easy – You’ll have these cookies ready in no time with just a few ingredients.
✔ Great for Snack Time – Perfect for kids and adults alike, a fun twist on traditional chocolate chip cookies.
Ingredients:
- 2 ripe bananas (mashed)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- ½ cup brown sugar (packed)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup chocolate chips
How to Make Chocolate Chip Banana Cookies:
Step 1: Preheat the Oven
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
Step 2: Mix Dry Ingredients
2. In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
Step 3: Prepare Wet Ingredients
3. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. 4. Add the mashed bananas and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined. 5. Beat in the egg until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
Step 4: Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients
6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
Step 5: Fold in Chocolate Chips
7. Gently fold in the chocolate chips, ensuring they’re evenly distributed in the dough.
Step 6: Scoop and Bake
8. Using a spoon or cookie scoop, drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. 9. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges of the cookies are golden brown.
Step 7: Cool and Enjoy
10. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serving Suggestions:
- Enjoy these cookies with a glass of milk or your favorite beverage.
- Perfect for dessert, an afternoon snack, or as a treat for lunchboxes.
Tips for the Best Chocolate Chip Banana Cookies:
- Use ripe bananas – The riper the bananas, the sweeter and more flavorful your cookies will be.
- Don’t overmix – Once the flour is added, mix gently to avoid tough cookies.
- Chill the dough – If you prefer thicker cookies, chill the dough for about 30 minutes before baking.
Storage Instructions:
- Store Leftovers – Keep the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Freeze for Later – Freeze unbaked cookie dough balls and bake them as needed by adding a couple of extra minutes to the baking time.
Recipe Overview:
Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 10-12 minutes
Cuisine: American, Dessert
Nutritional Information (Per Cookie, based on 12 cookies):
Calories: 150 | Protein: 2g | Carbohydrates: 22g | Fat: 7g | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 13g
Enjoy these Chocolate Chip Banana Cookies for a sweet and satisfying treat!
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Chocolate Chip Banana Cookies
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Description
These Chocolate Chip Banana Cookies are soft, chewy, and packed with the delicious flavors of ripe bananas and melty chocolate chips. Perfect for using up overripe bananas, these cookies are a simple and tasty treat everyone will love!
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Ingredients
- 2 ripe bananas (mashed)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- ½ cup brown sugar (packed)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat the Oven
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
Step 2: Mix Dry Ingredients
2. In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
Step 3: Prepare Wet Ingredients
3. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. 4. Add the mashed bananas and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined. 5. Beat in the egg until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
Step 4: Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients
6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
Step 5: Fold in Chocolate Chips
7. Gently fold in the chocolate chips, ensuring they’re evenly distributed in the dough.
Step 6: Scoop and Bake
8. Using a spoon or cookie scoop, drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. 9. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges of the cookies are golden brown.
Step 7: Cool and Enjoy
10. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Use ripe bananas – The riper the bananas, the sweeter and more flavorful your cookies will be.
- Don’t overmix – Once the flour is added, mix gently to avoid tough cookies.
- Chill the dough – If you prefer thicker cookies, chill the dough for about 30 minutes before baking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Cuisine: American
