Banana Chocolate Chip Cookies
Deliciously soft and chewy Banana Chocolate Chip Cookies that blend the natural sweetness of ripe bananas with melty chocolate chips. Quick and easy to prepare, these cookies are perfect for snacks, desserts, or sharing with friends and family. Using simple pantry staples, they provide a moist texture and balanced sweetness, ready in under 30 minutes and easily customizable to suit your preferences or dietary needs.
- Author: Barbara
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: About 18 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Main Ingredients
- 2 ripe overripe bananas (about 1 cup mashed)
- 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¾ cup semisweet or milk chocolate chips
- Prepare Your Ingredients: Start by mashing the ripe bananas in a large mixing bowl until smooth. Soften your butter and measure out your dry ingredients so everything is ready to go.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a separate bowl, beat the softened butter and brown sugar together until light and fluffy. This step is crucial to achieving that soft, chewy texture.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: Mix the mashed bananas, egg, and vanilla extract into the creamed butter and sugar mixture. Stir until everything is evenly incorporated.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Gradually fold in the flour, baking soda, and salt to the wet mixture, mixing gently until no streaks of flour remain.
- Stir in Chocolate Chips: Fold the chocolate chips into the cookie dough, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout.
- Scoop and Bake: Drop spoonfuls of dough onto a lined baking sheet, spacing them about two inches apart. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 12-15 minutes, until edges are golden but centers remain soft.
- Cool and Enjoy: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Serve warm or at room temperature for the best experience.
Notes
- Use overripe bananas for maximum sweetness and flavor.
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking to prevent spreading and keep shapes neat.
- Do not overmix the dough to avoid tough cookies.
- Choose high-quality chocolate chips for better melting and taste.
- Start checking cookies at 12 minutes to prevent overbaking and dryness.
- Store cookies in an airtight container with a slice of bread or apple wedge to maintain softness longer.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1.5g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
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