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Best Banana Bread Chocolate Chip Cookies

Best Banana Bread Chocolate Chip Cookies

The Best Banana Bread Chocolate Chip Cookies offer a soft and chewy texture reminiscent of banana bread combined with melty chocolate chips. This quick and easy recipe blends ripe bananas and chocolate chips into a delicious cookie that’s perfect for breakfast, dessert, or any snack time craving, delighting both kids and adults alike.

  • Total Time: 27 minutes
  • Yield: 24 cookies 1x

Ingredients

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Wet Ingredients

  • 2–3 ripe bananas (about 1 cup mashed)
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Dry Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour blend for GF option)
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Add-ins

  • 1 cup chocolate chips (semi-sweet, milk, dark, or white chocolate)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the bananas and wet ingredients: Mash the ripe bananas in a large bowl until smooth. Soften the butter and cream it together with brown sugar and granulated sugar. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
  2. Mix dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt to ensure even distribution of the baking soda for proper rise.
  3. Combine wet and dry ingredients: Gradually add the dry mixture into the banana mixture, stirring gently until just combined to maintain a soft and tender texture.
  4. Add chocolate chips: Fold in the chocolate chips evenly throughout the dough, ensuring melty chocolate in every bite.
  5. Scoop and bake: Use a cookie scoop or spoon to place dough portions onto a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 10-12 minutes, until edges are golden but the centers remain soft.

Notes

  • Use very ripe bananas with brown spots for optimal sweetness and flavor.
  • Do not overmix the batter to keep cookies tender and moist.
  • Chilling the dough for 30 minutes before baking helps prevent spreading and intensifies flavor.
  • Line baking sheets with parchment paper to avoid sticking and promote even baking.
  • Watch baking time carefully; slightly underbake for chewier cookies and avoid drying out.
  • Author: Lina
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie
  • Calories: 150
  • Sugar: 12g
  • Sodium: 90mg
  • Fat: 7g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 20g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg

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