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Banana Bread Chocolate Chip Cookies

Irresistibly Soft Banana Bread Chocolate Chip Cookies

Delightful Banana Bread Chocolate Chip Cookies with a moist, chewy texture and rich chocolate flavor that’s perfect for any gathering.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 11 minutes
Resting Time 15 minutes
Total Time 41 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 0.25 cup overripe banana mashed
  • 0.33 cup vegetable oil or melted butter or coconut oil for a tropical twist
  • 0.75 cup light brown sugar
  • 1 large egg yolk or 1.5 tsp ground flaxseed mixed with 2 tbsp water for vegan option
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract preferably pure
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour properly measured
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon optional but recommended
  • 0.25 tsp salt
  • 1 cup chocolate chips or chopped chocolate/nuts for added texture

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Cookie Scoop
  • baking sheet
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together melted butter (or oil), brown sugar, and mashed banana until creamy.
  3. Stir in the egg yolk and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
  4. Gradually add flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon, mixing until just combined.
  5. Fold in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
  6. Let the dough rest for 15 minutes while the oven preheats.
  7. Scoop out 1-inch balls of dough onto the baking sheet, spaced about 2 inches apart.
  8. Bake for 10-11 minutes until edges are set but centers are slightly underbaked.
  9. Cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 80mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 50IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

These cookies can be customized with nuts or different types of chocolate for added flavor.

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