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Soft and Chewy Banana Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe

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These Soft and Chewy Banana Chocolate Chip Cookies are a delightful twist on classic chocolate chip cookies, using ripe bananas for natural sweetness and moisture. They offer a tender texture with warm cinnamon and melty chocolate chips in every bite, perfect for a comforting snack or dessert.

  • Total Time: 22 minutes
  • Yield: 16 cookies

Ingredients

Wet Ingredients

  • 1 small overripe banana, mashed (should measure 1/4 cup)
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil or melted butter
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Dry Ingredients

  • 1 1/3 cups all purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Add-ins

  • 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 2/3 cup chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the melted butter or vegetable oil, light brown sugar, and mashed banana. Mix thoroughly until the mixture is smooth and well blended.
  2. Add Egg Yolk and Vanilla: Incorporate the egg yolk and vanilla extract into the wet mixture, stirring well to ensure they are fully combined.
  3. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate area, add the all-purpose flour, baking soda, ground cinnamon, and salt to the wet ingredients. Stir the mixture until just combined, making sure there are no streaks of flour left in the dough.
  4. Fold in Chocolate Chips: Carefully fold the chocolate chips into the dough. Cover the dough and let it rest for about 15 minutes to allow the flour to hydrate while you preheat the oven.
  5. Prepare and Preheat: Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper and preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  6. Scoop and Bake: Using a 1-ounce cookie scoop or spoon, scoop out dough balls and place them about 2 inches apart on the prepared cookie sheet. Note that the dough will be a bit wet. Bake for 10 to 11 minutes until the edges are set and cookies have puffed, but the centers remain slightly underbaked for a chewy texture.
  7. Cool and Serve: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack or serving. Enjoy your soft and chewy banana chocolate chip cookies!

Notes

  • For best results, use a small overripe banana that measures approximately 1/4 cup when mashed.
  • You can substitute vegetable oil with melted butter for a richer flavor.
  • The dough will be wet and sticky; do not add extra flour as it will alter the chewy texture.
  • Allowing the dough to rest helps hydrate the flour resulting in softer cookies.
  • Do not overbake; cookies are best when edges are set but centers are slightly underbaked.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
  • Author: Olivia
  • Prep Time: 7 minutes
  • Cook Time: 11 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

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