Description
These Chocolate Chip Banana Cookies are soft, chewy, and bursting with banana flavor! Made with simple ingredients, they’re a perfect way to use up ripe bananas while enjoying a delicious homemade treat. These cookies are a delightful mix between banana bread and classic chocolate chip cookies.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large ripe banana, mashed (about ½ cup)
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup chocolate chips
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat & Prepare
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step 2: Mix Wet Ingredients
- In a large bowl, beat butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in mashed banana, egg, and vanilla extract until well combined.
Step 3: Add Dry Ingredients
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips.
Step 4: Bake the Cookies
- Scoop about 1 ½ tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing cookies about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Notes
Use Ripe Bananas – The riper, the better for sweetness and flavor.
Don’t Overmix – Mix until just combined for a soft cookie.
Chill the Dough – If the dough feels too soft, chill for 30 minutes before baking.
Make Them Gluten-Free – Use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Cuisine: American