Banana Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe
Indulge in these soft and chewy Banana Chocolate Chip Cookies that are bursting with sweet banana flavor and studded with melty chocolate chips. Perfect for a snack or dessert!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Cookie Dough:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 large ripe banana, mashed
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar. Beat in the mashed banana, egg, and vanilla extract.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- Combine wet and dry: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mix until just combined. Fold in the chocolate chips.
- Bake: Drop dough onto the baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes until golden.
- Cool: Let cookies cool on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- These cookies have a soft, cake-like texture thanks to the banana.
- For extra flavor, add chopped walnuts or a pinch of nutmeg.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days or freeze for longer storage.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1.5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
