Description
These Banana Bread Chocolate Chip Cookies combine the soft, sweet flavors of banana bread with the indulgence of chocolate chips. They’re chewy, flavorful, and the perfect blend of banana and chocolate goodness in every bite!
Ingredients
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1 small overripe banana, mashed (measuring 1/4 cup; discard any overflow)
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1/2 cup vegetable oil or melted butter
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1 cup light brown sugar, packed
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1 egg yolk
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
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1/2 teaspoon baking soda
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2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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2/3 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
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Preheat and Prepare:
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
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Mix Wet Ingredients:
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In a large bowl, combine the mashed banana, vegetable oil (or melted butter), brown sugar, egg yolk, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
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Combine Dry Ingredients:
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In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, ground cinnamon, and salt.
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Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients:
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Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.
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Add Chocolate Chips:
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Gently fold in the chocolate chips, distributing them evenly throughout the dough.
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Form and Bake the Cookies:
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Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and place them on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
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Flatten each dough ball slightly with the back of a spoon or your fingers.
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Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are golden brown and the center is set.
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Cool and Serve:
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Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Enjoy the cookies warm or at room temperature!
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Notes
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For a richer flavor, you can substitute half of the vegetable oil with melted butter.
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If you prefer more banana flavor, add a bit more than 1/4 cup of mashed banana, but keep in mind that excess liquid could affect the texture of the cookies.
- For a twist, try adding chopped walnuts or pecans for extra crunch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American