Description
Soft, chewy, and bursting with flavor, these Banana Bread Chocolate Chip Cookies are a delicious twist on a classic treat. The comforting taste of banana bread pairs perfectly with the indulgence of semi-sweet chocolate chips, making these cookies a delightful snack or dessert that’s hard to resist.
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 large ripe banana, mashed
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (optional, for added flavor)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon (if using). Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add the mashed banana, egg, and vanilla extract to the butter mixture and beat until fully incorporated.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until combined.
- Stir in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Using a tablespoon or cookie scoop, drop spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden and the centers are set.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For a richer flavor, you can add lemon zest to the batter.
These cookies store wonderfully in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3-4 days.
If you want to store them longer, freeze them for up to 2 months.
To reheat, pop them in the microwave for a few seconds to restore their soft, chewy texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
