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Chewy Banana Bread Chocolate Chip Cookies

Chewy Banana Bread Chocolate Chip Cookies You Can't Resist

These Chewy Banana Bread Chocolate Chip Cookies are a delightful fusion of flavors, easy to make, and perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 27 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 1 large Ripe Banana Super-ripe with dark spots
  • ½ cup Butter Melted and cooled
  • ¾ cup Brown Sugar Can substitute with coconut sugar
  • 1 large Egg Yolk Avoid using a whole egg
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Use pure vanilla for best flavor
  • ½ teaspoon Salt
  • ½ teaspoon Baking Soda Ensure freshness
  • ½ teaspoon Cinnamon Optional but recommended
  • 1 ¾ cups All-Purpose Flour Do not substitute
  • 1 cup Chocolate Chips Semi-sweet or milk chocolate
  • ½ cup Walnuts Optional for added crunch

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Spatula
  • Whisk
  • Baking sheets
  • Parchment paper
  • Cookie scoop or tablespoon

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a medium mixing bowl, combine ½ cup of cooled melted butter with ¾ cup of brown sugar. Blend until smooth and glossy.
  2. Mash 1 large ripe banana and add to the mixture along with 1 egg yolk and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
  3. Add ½ teaspoon of salt, ½ teaspoon of baking soda, and ½ teaspoon of cinnamon to the wet mixture. Stir gently until combined.
  4. Gradually fold in 1 ¾ cups of all-purpose flour. Stop mixing when no dry flour remains.
  5. Fold in 1 cup of chocolate chips and ½ cup of chopped walnuts if using.
  6. Cover the bowl and refrigerate the dough for at least 1 hour.
  7. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  8. Scoop portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them 2 inches apart.
  9. Press a few extra chocolate chips onto the tops of the dough balls if desired.
  10. Bake for 10-12 minutes, until the edges are golden but the centers are soft.
  11. Let the cookies cool on the sheets for 2 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  12. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For optimal freshness, store in an airtight container at room temperature or freeze for longer storage.

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