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Banana Bread Chocolate Chip Cookies

Soft Banana Bread Chocolate Chip Cookies You'll Crave

Delightful Banana Bread Chocolate Chip Cookies that are soft, chewy, and perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 11 minutes
Resting Time 15 minutes
Total Time 36 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1/2 cup melted butter (or oil) Substitute with coconut oil for dairy-free option.
  • 1 cup brown sugar Provides sweetness and a soft texture.
  • 1 cup mashed banana Use very ripe bananas for best results.
  • 1 large egg yolk For vegan, replace with a flax egg (1.5 tsp flaxseed + 2 tbsp water).
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract Enhances flavor.
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour Substitute with a gluten-free flour blend for gluten-free.
  • 1 tsp baking soda Helps the cookies rise.
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon Optional.
  • 1/4 tsp salt Balances sweetness.
  • 1 cup chocolate chips Use dark or white chocolate as preferred.

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Cookie Scoop
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Banana Bread Chocolate Chip Cookies
  1. Mix melted butter and brown sugar until blended, then add mashed banana until smooth.
  2. Stir in egg yolk and vanilla extract until combined.
  3. Fold in flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt until no dry streaks remain.
  4. Fold in chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
  5. Rest dough for 15 minutes while preheating the oven to 350°F.
  6. Shape rounded balls of dough on a baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart.
  7. Bake for 10-11 minutes until edges are golden and centers underdone.
  8. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

These cookies can be customized with different types of chocolate chips or add-ins like nuts and dried fruits.

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