Description
Delight in these soft and cake-like Chocolate Chip Banana Cookies, which combine the natural sweetness and moisture of ripe bananas with rich chocolate chips for a comforting and easy-to-make dessert perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 1 ripe banana, mashed
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
Add-ins
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until the mixture becomes light and fluffy, which builds the cookie’s structure.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Mix in the mashed banana, egg, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and well combined, incorporating moisture and flavor.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon if using to evenly distribute the leavening agent and spices.
- Mix Dry into Wet: Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring gently just until combined to avoid overmixing and tough cookies.
- Fold in Chocolate Chips: Gently fold in the semisweet chocolate chips, ensuring even distribution throughout the dough.
- Portion Dough: Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing each about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.
- Bake: Bake the cookies for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges turn lightly golden and the centers are set but still soft.
- Cool: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely, helping them firm up and avoid breaking.
Notes
- These cookies are naturally soft and cake-like due to the banana’s moisture.
- For extra texture and flavor, consider adding chopped walnuts or oats to the dough.
- Store baked cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days.
- For longer storage, freeze the cookies in a sealed container for extended freshness.
