Banana Bread Chocolate Chip Cookies
These soft banana bread chocolate chip cookies are made with ripe bananas, cinnamon, and chocolate chips for the perfect cozy treat to enjoy any time of day.
Ingredients
- 2½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup butter softened
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 ripe banana mashed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and line your baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- Mix the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy in a large bowl.
- Add in the vanilla, mashed banana, and eggs (one at a time), mixing well.
- In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- Add to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined. Stir in the chocolate chips (saving a few to add to the tops of the cookies before baking).
- Chill in the refrigerator for 20-30 minutes, as the dough will be sticky.
- Once the dough has chilled, using a cookie scooper, drop the cookie dough 2 inches apart onto the prepared cookie sheet. (Add your additional chocolate chips on the top if desired.)
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are set.
- Cool for 5 minutes before moving the cookies from the cookie sheet to a wire baking rack.
Notes
Variations:
- Add some chopped walnuts if you want that classic banana bread texture.
- Swap out your semi-sweet chocolate chips for dark chocolate.
- Brown your butter before mixing it into your batter for a nuttier flavor.
- Replace ½ cup of the flour with oatmeal for a heartier cookie.
Helpful Tips:
- Try to use really ripe bananas as they are sweeter and will make your cookies even more delicious.
- Avoid overmixing the dough, as this can cause your cookies to become tough.
- Chill your dough if it's too sticky, as this prevents your cookies from spreading. (especially if you want your cookies to be soft and thick.)
- Bake until just set around the edges; the centers may still look a little soft, but they will firm as they cool.
- Press extra chocolate chips on the top so they have a bakery-style look.
Storage:
- Store your cookies in an airtight container for 3-4 days.