Description
These delightful Chocolate Chip Banana Cookies perfectly blend the natural sweetness of ripe bananas with rich chocolate chips, creating a soft, gooey treat that’s hard to resist. Ideal for any occasion, from cozy family gatherings to casual afternoons, these cookies will evoke cherished memories and make your taste buds dance with joy. With simple ingredients and easy preparation, they are a must-try for both novice and experienced bakers alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2–3 ripe bananas (mashed)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (light)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth but chunky.
- In another bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until fluffy.
- Stir in the mashed bananas, egg, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon (if using). Gradually fold this mixture into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Gently fold in the chocolate chips.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto lined baking sheets, leaving space between each cookie.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg