Have you ever found yourself torn between craving the comforting flavors of banana bread and the gooeyness of chocolate chip cookies? Well, you're in luck! Our Banana Bread Chocolate Chip Cookies are the perfect marriage of these two beloved treats. Imagine the warm, comforting taste of banana bread combined with the rich, gooey goodness of chocolate chip cookies.
The best part? They are made in one bowl with just 10 ingredients and do not call for refrigerating the dough!
Why You Will Love These Cookies
These cookies combine the best facets of banana bread and a chocolate chip cookie, so be ready to have the best dessert ready in no time!
They are:
- Chewy
- Loaded with chocolate chips
- Made in one bowl
- Only 1 banana
- No chill time
- Can be made vegan
The list goes on and on!
Ingredients for Banana Bread Chocolate Chip Cookies
- Overripe Banana: For maximum sweetness, use a super ripe banana. You can even use a medium banana!
- Melted butter: I used unsalted so I could control the salt content. You ca also use vegetable oil or shortening.
- Brown sugar: brown sugar will keep your cookies chewy and soft. if your banana is super ripe, you can adjust the sugar to your preferred sweetness level.
- Egg yolk: this will help give your cookies structure
- Vanilla Extract: a splash of extract will give your cookies the best flavor!
- All purpose flour: All purpose flour will give you the perfect crumb for your banana bread chocolate chip cookies.
- Baking Soda: This will help your cookies rise and have that cookie crinkly top.
- Ground cinnamon: adds such a cozy flavor to these cookies
- Chocolate Chips: Obviously good banana bread needs some chocolate chips! Add your favorite brand and style!
Tips for the Best Banana Bread Chocolate Chip Cookies
- Use overripe bananas: The key to the best banana flavor is using overripe bananas. Look for bananas that are heavily spotted or even turning black. The riper the banana, the sweeter and more flavorful your cookies will be.
- Don't overm mix the batter: Once you add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mix until just combined. Overmixing can result in tough cookies.
- Bake until just set: For perfectly chewy cookies, bake them until the edges are just set and the centers look slightly underdone. They will continue to cook on the baking sheet as they cool, resulting in a soft, tender texture.
- Don't forget the cinnamon: The addition of ground cinnamon complements the banana flavor beautifully and adds a warm, cozy touch to the cookies. If you’re a fan of spices, feel free to add a pinch of nutmeg or allspice as well.
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Banana Bread Chocolate Chip Cookies
Ingredients
- 1 small overripe banana
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 3/4 cup packed, light brown sugar
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3/4 cups chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. Set aside
- In a large mixing bowl, mash the overripe banana until smooth.
- Add the melted butter and packed light brown sugar to the mashed banana. Mix until well combined.
- Stir in the egg yolk and vanilla extract, mixing until the ingredients are fully incorporated.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, ground cinnamon, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Gently fold in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Using a cookie scoop or spoon, drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown and the centers are set but still soft. The cookies will continue to firm up as they cool.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Who knew that if Banana bread and chocolate chip cookies hooked up. You’d have the MOST delicious chocolate chip banana bread cookies!
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