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Banana Bread Chocolate Chip Cookies

Banana Bread Chocolate Chip Cookies for Quick Sweet Cravings

These Banana Bread Chocolate Chip Cookies combine classic banana bread flavors with cookies for a quick dessert that satisfies sweet cravings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 11 minutes
Resting Time 15 minutes
Total Time 41 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Wet Mixture
  • 1.5 large bananas The more speckled, the better!
  • 2/3 cup vegetable oil Substitute with melted butter for richer flavor.
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar Opt for dark brown sugar for deeper flavor.
  • 1 egg yolk Binds ingredients and adds richness.
  • 1.5 tsp vanilla extract Elevates overall flavor.
Dry Ingredients
  • 1.33 cups all-purpose flour Provides structure.
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda Ensure it’s fresh for best results.
  • 2 tsp cinnamon Consider adding a pinch of nutmeg.
  • 1/2 tsp salt Balances sweetness and intensifies flavor.
Chocolate Chips
  • 2/3 cup chocolate chips Ghirardelli semi-sweet chips are perfect.

Equipment

  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • Mixing Bowls
  • electric mixer
  • Cookie scoop or spoon

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas until mostly smooth.
  4. Add vegetable oil and brown sugar to the mashed bananas and mix until light and fluffy.
  5. Mix in the egg yolk and vanilla extract until fully combined.
  6. Gradually add dry mixture to wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined.
  7. Fold in the chocolate chips evenly.
  8. Let the dough sit at room temperature for 15 minutes.
  9. Drop golf ball-sized portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheet.
  10. Bake for 10 to 11 minutes, until edges are set but centers are slightly underdone.
  11. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 90mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 1mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For best results, use ripe bananas and do not overmix the dough.

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