Chewy Banana Chocolate Chip Cookies (Not Cakey!)
Soft and chewy banana chocolate chip cookies are the perfect way to use up overripe bananas. These family-friendly treats combine the classic comfort of chocolate chip cookies with moist banana flavor in under 30 minutes of active time.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert, Cookies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
1/4 cup granulated sugar
2 large ripe bananas, mashed (about 1 cup)
1 large egg
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Instructions
1. 1. Cream butter and sugars: In a large bowl, beat softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
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3. 2. Add wet ingredients: Mix in the mashed bananas, egg, and vanilla extract until fully combined and smooth.
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5. 3. Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
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7. 4. Mix wet and dry: Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep cookies tender.
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9. 5. Fold in chocolate chips: Gently stir in chocolate chips and nuts if using. The dough will be soft and sticky.
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11. 6. Chill dough: Cover and refrigerate for 30-60 minutes. This step prevents spreading and ensures thick, chewy cookies.
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13. 7. Scoop and bake: Drop rounded tablespoon-sized portions onto prepared baking sheets, spacing 2 inches apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes.
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15. 8. Cool properly: Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Notes
• Use very ripe bananas with brown spots for best flavor.
• Chill dough for thicker cookies.
• Store in airtight container up to 5 days.
• Freeze dough balls or baked cookies up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg