Banana Bread Chocolate Chip Cookies
Combining the comfort of banana bread with the sweetness of chocolate chips, these cookies offer a delightful baking experience.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 ripe bananas 2 ripe bananas, mashed The riper the bananas, the sweeter the cookies.
- 1/2 cup 1/2 cup butter, softened Softened butter is key for a creamy consistency.
- 1 cup 1 cup brown sugar Adds sweetness and contributes to chewiness.
- 1/2 cup 1/2 cup granulated sugar Balances the flavors.
- 1 large 1 large egg Acts as a binding agent.
- 1 teaspoon 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Enhances the flavor.
- 1 teaspoon 1 teaspoon baking soda Leavening agent.
- 1/2 teaspoon 1/2 teaspoon salt Balances sweetness.
- 1 1/2 cups 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup 1 cup chocolate chips Adds rich chocolate flavor.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the mashed bananas and softened butter until smooth.
- Add brown sugar and granulated sugar, mixing well to combine.
- Stir in the egg and vanilla extract until well blended.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together baking soda, salt, and all-purpose flour.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Drop spoonfuls of dough onto the sheet, leaving space between each.
Baking
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
Serve warm with whipped cream or ice cream. For a gourmet touch, add a sprinkle of sea salt on top before baking.