Chewy Banana Bread Chocolate Chip Cookies
Indulge in the delightful fusion of flavors with these Chewy Banana Bread Chocolate Chip Cookies! This recipe beautifully marries the comforting taste of banana bread with the rich sweetness of chocolate chips, creating a perfect treat for any occasion. Whether you’re looking for a quick dessert after dinner or a sweet snack for your family gatherings, these cookies are sure to impress. They’re simple to prepare and make excellent use of overripe bananas that might otherwise go to waste. Just 20 minutes of prep time is all it takes to experience a moment of pure indulgence.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Makes approximately 16 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup (113g) butter, melted and cooled
- 3/4 cup (165g) tightly packed light brown sugar
- 1/3 cup (80ml) mashed ripe banana
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups (215g) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup (125g) dark chocolate chips
- 1/3 cup (50g) chopped walnuts
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together melted butter and brown sugar until smooth.
- Stir in mashed banana, egg yolk, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt; gradually add this to the wet ingredients.
- Fold in dark chocolate chips and walnuts (if using) gently.
- Scoop spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet and bake for about 10 minutes until edges are golden brown.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet before transferring them to a wire rack.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (25g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg