Banana Bread Chocolate Chip Cookies 🍌🍪

These cookies combine the flavors of banana bread and chocolate chip cookies for a soft, chewy treat!

Ingredients:

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 ripe banana (mashed)
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions:

  1. Preheat Oven: Set to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  3. Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until creamy and smooth.
  4. Add Wet Ingredients: Mix in the egg, vanilla extract, and mashed banana until well combined.
  5. Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined. Fold in the chocolate chips
  1. Scoop Dough: Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  2. Bake: Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden. The centers will remain soft and slightly gooey.
  3. Cool: Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Tips:

  • Use overripe bananas for maximum flavor and sweetness.
  • Add a sprinkle of sea salt on top before baking for a gourmet touch.

Enjoy these delicious cookies that blend the best of banana bread and chocolate chip classics! 🍌🍫