Chocolate Chip Banana Cookies Recipe
Indulge in these soft and chewy Chocolate Chip Banana Cookies that are bursting with sweet banana flavor and studded with melty chocolate chips. A delightful twist on traditional chocolate chip cookies!
- 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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Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup ripe bananas, mashed (about 2 medium bananas)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Additional:
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, cream together softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Mix in mashed bananas, egg, and vanilla extract until well combined. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture until just combined.
- Add Chocolate Chips: Fold in chocolate chips. Drop tablespoon-sized scoops of dough onto the prepared baking sheet about 2 inches apart.
- Bake: Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are lightly golden. Allow to cool on the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- For chewier cookies, chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking.
- Add chopped walnuts or pecans for extra texture.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 110 kcal
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 60 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
