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Soft and chewy banana chocolate chip cookies on a cooling rack

Soft and Chewy Banana Chocolate Chip Cookies

These soft and chewy cookies combine ripe banana and melty chocolate for a delightful homemade treat perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 11 minutes
Total Time 26 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Wet Ingredients
  • 1 small overripe banana, mashed Measure the mash to equal 1/4 cup.
  • ½ cup vegetable oil or melted butter Use vegetable oil for a lighter crumb, or melted butter for richer flavor.
  • 1 large egg yolk Only yolk is used; save the white for another use.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Enhances the banana and chocolate flavors.
Dry Ingredients
  • 1 ⅓ cups all-purpose flour Spoon and level for accuracy.
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda For leavening.
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon Adds warm spice.
  • ½ teaspoon salt Balances sweetness.
  • 1 cup light brown sugar, packed Adds moisture for chewiness.
Chocolate Chips
  • ⅔ cup chocolate chips Semi-sweet or milk chocolate can be used.

Method
 

Mix Wet Ingredients
  1. In a large bowl, stir together the melted butter, the packed brown sugar, and the mashed banana until smooth.
Add Egg Yolk and Vanilla
  1. Mix in the egg yolk and vanilla extract into the wet mixture until fully incorporated.
Combine Dry Ingredients
  1. Add the flour, salt, baking soda, and cinnamon. Stir until there are no streaks of flour.
Fold in Chocolate Chips
  1. Gently fold in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
Hydrate the Dough
  1. Cover the bowl and set aside for about 15 minutes while the oven preheats.
Preheat Oven
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
Scoop Dough
  1. Scoop the dough onto the prepared cookie sheet, leaving about 2 inches between each.
Bake
  1. Bake for 10-11 minutes or until the edges are set but centers are still slightly underbaked.
Cool
  1. Allow to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.

Notes

For extra flavor, try serving with a glass of milk or using these cookies to make ice cream sandwiches.