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Banana Bread Chocolate Chip Cookies

Chewy Banana Bread Chocolate Chip Cookies You’ll Crave

These Chewy Banana Bread Chocolate Chip Cookies combine banana bread and chocolate chip cookies into a delightful treat that's easy to make and irresistible.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 27 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Base
  • 1 cup unsalted butter melted and cooled
  • 1 cup brown sugar light or dark brown sugar
  • 1 large ripe banana well-ripened
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt use sea salt for a gourmet touch
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon optional
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour or gluten-free flour blends
For the Chocolatey Goodness
  • 1 cup chocolate chips or dark chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup walnuts optional

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • spatula
  • Hand Mixer
  • baking sheets
  • Parchment Paper
  • refrigerator

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large mixing bowl, blend the cooled melted butter with brown sugar until smooth and creamy.
  2. Add the well-mashed ripe banana to the mixture, stirring until integrated and no large chunks remain.
  3. Incorporate the egg yolk and vanilla extract into the banana mixture, stirring gently.
  4. Sprinkle in the salt, baking soda, and cinnamon, folding in the dry ingredients until just combined.
  5. Gradually fold in the all-purpose flour until there are no dry streaks remaining.
  6. Fold in the chocolate chips and walnuts, ensuring they're evenly distributed throughout the dough.
  7. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least one hour.
  8. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  9. Using a cookie scoop or two spoons, portion the chilled dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving space between each scoop.
  10. For extra chocolatey goodness, press a few additional chocolate chips onto the top of each dough ball.
  11. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are golden and the centers are slightly soft.
  12. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheets for about 2 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

These cookies can be stored at room temperature or frozen for longer preservation. Follow the tips for the best texture and storage methods.

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