Banana Chocolate Chip Cookies
Deliciously sweet and comforting, these Banana Chocolate Chip Cookies blend ripe bananas with rich chocolate chips, making them a perfect treat that's easy to whip up.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 pieces ripe bananas, mashed Use overripe bananas for maximum sweetness.
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened Soften the butter in advance.
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour You can substitute half with whole wheat for fiber.
- 1 cup chocolate chips Experiment with different types of chocolate.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the mashed bananas, brown sugar, and softened butter until smooth, about 2-3 minutes.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until fully blended.
- In another bowl, whisk together the baking soda, salt, and flour. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the banana mixture, mixing just until combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips gently.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, leaving space between each.
Baking
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.