Soft and Chewy Banana Chocolate Chip Cookies
There’s something truly comforting about the aroma of Soft and Chewy Banana Chocolate Chip Cookies wafting through your kitchen. These delightful treats combine the nostalgic flavors of banana bread with the indulgence of cookies, creating a perfect harmony of chewy texture and rich chocolate. Made with overripe bananas for natural sweetness, these cookies are easy to prepare and require no fancy equipment—just love and simple ingredients. Whether you’re sharing them at gatherings or enjoying them solo with a cup of tea, each bite is a little piece of happiness that brings warmth and joy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 small overripe banana (1/4 cup 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
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine the melted butter (or vegetable oil), packed brown sugar, and mashed banana until smooth.
- Mix in the egg yolk and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
- Sift in the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Gently fold until there are no streaks.
- Carefully fold in the chocolate chips without overmixing.
- Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop dough onto the prepared sheet about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10 minutes or until edges are golden but centers remain soft.
- Allow cooling on the sheet for about 5-10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 144
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 78mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg