Banana Chocolate Chip Cookies
Soft and chewy banana chocolate chip cookies, perfectly combining ripe bananas with semi-sweet chocolate chips for a delicious treat.
Ingredients
Cookie Base
- 8 tablespoons butter, softened to room temperature
- 1/8 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 1/2 cup mashed bananas (about 1 large banana) Ripe bananas recommended for optimal sweetness.
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Chocolate Chips
- 3/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar using a mixer until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes.
- Add the egg, vanilla extract, and mashed banana, mixing until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Gently fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and drop the dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Baking
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes, or until edges are golden and centers are still slightly underbaked for a chewy texture.
- Transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Notes
For added flavor, you can experiment by adding nuts, coconut flakes, or spices. Store in an airtight container to keep fresh.