Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of Soft and Chewy Banana Chocolate Chip Cookies—a perfect blend of comfort and flavor that appeals to both kids and adults. This easy-to-make recipe combines ripe bananas with rich chocolate chips, resulting in cookies that are irresistibly soft and chewy. Whether you’re looking for a sweet afternoon snack, a tasty dessert after dinner, or a special treat in lunchboxes, these cookies will satisfy your cravings. Plus, using overripe bananas not only enhances the flavor but also helps reduce waste. Gather your ingredients and experience the joy of baking these delicious banana chocolate chip cookies today!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 small overripe banana (mashed)
- 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
- In a large mixing bowl, combine mashed banana, melted butter (or oil), and brown sugar until smooth.
- Mix in the egg yolk and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
- Gradually add flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt; stir until combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips gently; cover dough and let rest for 15 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
- Scoop out dough balls (about 1 inch) onto the prepared sheet, spacing them two inches apart.
- Bake for 10 to 11 minutes until edges are set; allow cooling on the sheet before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 11 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 0.8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg