Experience the delightful fusion of banana bread and chocolate chip cookies with this recipe for Banana Bread Chocolate Chip Cookies. These cookies encapsulate all the warm, comforting flavors of banana bread packed into the irresistible form of soft, chewy cookies studded with chocolate chips. Perfect for those who love their cookies with a moist texture and rich, nuanced flavors, these treats are as satisfying to bake as they are to eat.
Why You'll Love This: These cookies are a dream come true for anyone who enjoys the sweet, comforting taste of banana bread combined with the classic appeal of chocolate chip cookies. The addition of overripe bananas not only imparts a rich flavor but also ensures each cookie is wonderfully moist. Easy to prepare with simple ingredients, these cookies offer an indescribably soft texture that melts in your mouth, enhanced by the delightful crunch of chocolate chips.
Perfect Occasion: Banana Bread Chocolate Chip Cookies are perfect for a variety of occasions. Serve them as a special after-school treat for kids, bring them to a potluck or picnic, or simply enjoy them with a cup of coffee or tea for a relaxing afternoon break. They're also excellent as a homemade gift during the holidays or as a thoughtful treat to share with friends and neighbors.
Decoration Tips: While these cookies are delicious on their own, you can elevate their appearance with a few simple touches. Before baking, you can top each cookie dough ball with a few extra chocolate chips or a sprinkle of coarse sea salt for a sweet and salty flavor profile. For a festive touch, mix in some colored sprinkles with the chocolate chips.
Ingredients:
- 1 small overripe banana, mashed
- 119 ml vegetable oil or melted butter
- 170 grams brown sugar, packed
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 167 grams all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 149 grams chocolate chips
- Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lining a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the melted butter (or vegetable oil), packed brown sugar, and mashed banana. Stir these together until they are well combined.
- Add the egg yolk and vanilla extract to the banana mixture. Mix thoroughly to ensure everything is well incorporated.
- Sift together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, ground cinnamon, and salt. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring until the dough is uniform and no flour streaks remain.
- Gently fold in the chocolate chips, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Let the dough sit briefly while the oven finishes preheating; this allows the flour to hydrate and makes the dough easier to handle.
- Scoop about 1 inch balls of dough using a cookie scoop or spoon. Roll the scooped dough in your hands to form smooth balls, then place them on the prepared cookie sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10 to 11 minutes. The cookies should puff up and set around the edges but remain soft and underbaked in the centers.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Enjoy these Banana Bread Chocolate Chip Cookies, a soft, chewy treat that combines the best of both worlds for a truly delightful baking and eating experience!
