Soft and Chewy Banana Chocolate Chip Cookies
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Soft and Chewy Banana Chocolate Chip Cookies, where the comforting essence of banana bread meets the joy of freshly baked cookies. Perfect for any occasion, these cookies combine a soft, chewy texture with rich chocolate chips that make them irresistible. Quick and easy to prepare, they are ideal for snacks, desserts, or even breakfast on-the-go. Plus, they’re a fantastic way to use up those overripe bananas sitting on your counter!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 11 minutes
- Total Time: 21 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 small overripe banana (mashed)
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil or melted butter
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 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 and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix mashed banana, melted butter (or oil), and brown sugar until well combined.
- Stir in the egg yolk and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
- Add flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon; mix until no streaks remain.
- Fold in chocolate chips gently and let the dough rest for about 15 minutes.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized balls onto the prepared sheet, spaced apart.
- Bake for 10-11 minutes until edges are set but centers are slightly underbaked.
- Cool on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 5mg