Description
These Soft and Chewy Banana Chocolate Chip Cookies are a delightful treat that offers a perfect balance of chocolate and banana, making them ideal for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 small overripe banana, mashed (about 1/4 cup)
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil or melted butter
- 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2/3 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter (or oil), brown sugar, and mashed banana until fully blended and smooth.
- Add the egg yolk and vanilla extract, mixing well to ensure even flavor and texture.
- Gently incorporate the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt into the wet mixture. Stir just until combined, ensuring there are no streaks of flour, but do not overmix!
- Carefully fold in the chocolate chips.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let the dough rest for about 15 minutes to hydrate while you preheat the oven.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C) and line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
- Using a cookie scoop or spoon, form dough balls about 1 inch in diameter, placing them about 2 inches apart on the prepared cookie sheet.
- Bake the cookies for 10 to 11 minutes, until the edges are set while the centers remain slightly underbaked for maximum softness.
- Once baked, allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet before transferring them to a wire rack or serving plate.
Notes
For a different flavor profile, substitute vegetable oil with melted coconut oil. The cookies are best enjoyed fresh, paired with vanilla ice cream or a hot beverage.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 11 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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