Soft, chewy, and packed with sweet banana flavor, warm cinnamon, and delicious chocolate chips. These cookies combine the comforting taste of banana bread with the texture of homemade cookies!
12–16 cookiesEasy
Ingredients
- 1 ripe banana, mashed (about ½ cup)
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mash banana: In a bowl, mash the ripe banana until smooth.
- Cream butter and sugar: Beat softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until creamy.
- Add wet ingredients: Mix in the mashed banana, egg yolk, and vanilla extract.
- Combine dry ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- Make cookie dough: Gradually combine the dry ingredients with the wet mixture. Fold in chocolate chips.
- Shape cookies: Scoop tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each cookie.
- Bake: Bake for 10–13 minutes, until the edges are golden brown and the centers are just set.
- Cool: Allow cookies to rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack.
Tips for Perfect Cookies
- Use a very ripe banana for the best natural sweetness.
- Chill the dough for 20–30 minutes if it feels too soft.
- Avoid overbaking to keep the centers soft and chewy.
- Add chopped walnuts for extra crunch.
Storage: Keep in an airtight container for up to 3 days at room temperature, or freeze for up to 2 months.
Enjoy your homemade Banana Bread Cookies!