Description
Soft and Chewy Banana Chocolate Chip Cookies are the perfect blend of comforting flavors and delightful textures. These cookies bring the richness of banana bread into a convenient cookie form, making them an irresistible treat for any occasion. With their soft, chewy consistency and chunks of chocolate melting into each bite, they are sure to satisfy your sweet tooth. The best part? They are incredibly easy to whip up using just a few simple ingredients. Whether you’re looking for a quick snack or a dessert to impress friends and family, these cookies are sure to become a favorite in your baking repertoire.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 small overripe banana (mashed, about 1/4 cup)
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil or melted butter
- 1 cup light brown sugar (packed)
- 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).
- In a large bowl, mix together the mashed banana, melted butter (or oil), and brown sugar until well combined.
- Stir in the egg yolk and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
- Gradually add in the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt; mix until no dry flour remains.
- Gently fold in the chocolate chips.
- Let the dough rest for about 15 minutes before preparing to bake.
- Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper. Scoop out dough balls (about 1 inch) and place them on the prepared sheet, spacing them two inches apart.
- Bake for 10-11 minutes or until the edges are set but the centers remain soft.
- Allow cookies to cool on the sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 11 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 144
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 58mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: <5mg