Banana Chocolate Chip Cookies
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5
Banana Chocolate Chip Cookies
Description
Banana Chocolate Chip Cookies bring together mashed ripe banana with butter, sugar, and basic baking ingredients to form a dough studded with chocolate chips. The baking powder and baking soda help the cookies rise and develop light texture during baking at 350ºF. After baking for about 10 to 14 minutes, the cookies have edges lightly browned and remain soft inside. This combination yields a cookie that is moist and tender thanks to the banana, balanced against the richness of butter and the sweet pockets of melted chocolate chips.
The banana flavor is subtle and adds moisture while maintaining the integrity of a classic chocolate chip cookie. These cookies work well as a sweet snack or dessert and pair nicely with milk or coffee. Their texture and flavor make them a satisfying way to use ripe bananas in the kitchen.
With straightforward ingredients and mixing steps, this recipe is approachable. Baking on parchment paper ensures easy cleanup and even cooking.
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup butter at room temperature, unsalted
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg at room temperature, large
- 1/2 cup banana about 1 banana, ripe
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350ºF. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In the bowl of an electric mixer, beat the butter and granulated sugar until well combined and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Beat in the egg, mashed banana and vanilla extract until combined.
- Mix flour, baking powder, salt and baking soda and gradually add to the creamed mixture. Stir in the chocolate chips.
- Scoop the dough onto the prepared baking sheets. Bake 10-14 minutes, or until the edges are lightly browned.
- Cool for 5 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool completely.
Notes
- Store the cookies in a sealed container at room temperature for 3 to 4 days to retain freshness.
- Including a slice of bread in the container can help keep the cookies soft for up to a week.
- Follow the recipe as given for best results, and consult if you need possible ingredient substitutions.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 24servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 113 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 113kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 14g | 5% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 14mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 57mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 89mg | 2% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 95IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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