Banana Bread Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe
These cookies combine the flavors of banana bread and chocolate chips for a delicious treat. They are soft, chewy, and perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 1 ripe banana thoroughly mashed
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened to room temperature
- ½ cup packed brown sugar
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ½ cup chopped walnuts optional
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar. Beat until light and fluffy.
- Add the mashed banana, egg, and vanilla extract to the mixture. Mix until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips and walnuts until evenly distributed.
- Drop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each cookie.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, until edges are golden and centers are set but soft.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
For added flavor, serve with fresh banana slices or vanilla ice cream.