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Best Banana Bread Chocolate Chip Cookies

Best Banana Bread Chocolate Chip Cookies
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The Best Banana Bread Chocolate Chip Cookies combine the moist, comforting flavors of banana bread with the chewy, melty goodness of chocolate chip cookies. Perfectly soft and rich with chocolate bursts, these cookies are easy to make, versatile for any occasion, and a delicious way to use overripe bananas.

Ingredients

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Wet Ingredients

  • 3 ripe bananas (about 1 to 1 1/4 cups mashed)
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Dry Ingredients

  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour blend for gluten-free version)
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg (optional)
  • Pinch of cardamom (optional)
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed

Add-ins

  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prep Your Ingredients: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Peel and mash the ripe bananas in a large bowl until smooth but still slightly lumpy for texture.
  2. Mix Wet Ingredients: Add softened butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla extract to the mashed bananas. Beat the mixture until creamy and uniform. Then beat in the egg until fully incorporated.
  3. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and any optional spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, or cardamom for even distribution and light texture.
  4. Stir Together Wet and Dry: Slowly fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, mixing just until combined to prevent tough cookies.
  5. Add Chocolate Chips and Optional Nuts: Gently fold in the chocolate chips and chopped nuts if using, ensuring even distribution throughout the batter.
  6. Scoop and Bake: Use a cookie scoop or tablespoon to drop rounded spoonfuls onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, leaving space between each. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, until edges are golden but centers remain soft.
  7. Cool and Enjoy: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely, allowing them to set with the perfect chewy texture.

Notes

  • Use overripe bananas with brown spots for maximum sweetness and moisture.
  • Don’t overmix the dough to keep cookies tender and chewy.
  • Chill the dough for 30 minutes to reduce spreading during baking.
  • Use semi-sweet chocolate for balanced sweetness; try dark, milk, or caramel chips for variation.
  • Watch baking time closely to underbake slightly for soft, moist centers.

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