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Banana Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe

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  • Author: Kimberly
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Total Time: 22 minutes
  • Yield: 24 cookies
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Deliciously soft and moist Banana Chocolate Chip Cookies combining the natural sweetness of ripe bananas with rich semisweet chocolate chips. These cookies have a great balance of flavors and a tender texture, perfect for an easy homemade treat.

Ingredients

Wet Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1 ripe banana, mashed
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Dry Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)

Add-ins

  • 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats to prevent sticking.
  2. Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, cream together the softened unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, ensuring a smooth base for the dough.
  3. Add Banana and Egg: Mix in the mashed ripe banana, followed by the egg and vanilla extract, blending everything until the mixture is smooth and uniform.
  4. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, and optional cinnamon to evenly distribute the leavening agent and spices.
  5. Mix Wet and Dry: Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring gently just until combined to avoid overmixing which can produce tougher cookies.
  6. Fold in Chocolate Chips: Gently fold the semisweet chocolate chips into the cookie dough ensuring an even distribution throughout.
  7. Portion Cookies: Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading during baking.
  8. Bake: Place the baking sheets in the preheated oven and bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the cookie edges turn golden brown but centers remain soft.
  9. Cool: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes to set before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely, preserving their texture and flavor.

Notes

  • Use very ripe bananas to maximize flavor and moisture in the cookies.
  • For a nuttier flavor, consider adding chopped walnuts or pecans along with the chocolate chips.
  • Cookies will keep well in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
  • Do not overmix the dough to keep cookies soft and tender.
  • Optional cinnamon adds warmth and complements the banana flavor, but can be omitted if preferred.

Find it online: https://slsrecipes.com/banana-chocolate-chip-cookies-recipe/