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Soft and Chewy Banana Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe

Soft and Chewy Banana Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe
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These Soft and Chewy Banana Chocolate Chip Cookies combine the natural sweetness and moisture of ripe bananas with melty chocolate chips, creating a tender, flavorful treat perfect for any cookie lover seeking a soft bite and a hint of cinnamon warmth.

Ingredients

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Wet Ingredients

  • 1 small overripe banana, mashed (should measure about 1/4 cup)
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil or melted butter
  • 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Dry Ingredients

  • 1 1/3 cups all purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Add-ins

  • 2/3 cup chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Combine Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix the melted butter (or vegetable oil), brown sugar, and mashed banana thoroughly until evenly combined.
  2. Add Egg Yolk and Vanilla: Stir in the egg yolk and vanilla extract, mixing well to incorporate all the wet ingredients uniformly.
  3. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl or directly, add the all-purpose flour, salt, baking soda, and ground cinnamon to the wet mixture. Stir until the batter is smooth and no flour streaks remain.
  4. Fold in Chocolate Chips: Gently fold the chocolate chips into the dough. Cover the bowl and let the dough rest for about 15 minutes while the oven preheats, allowing the flour to hydrate and the flavors to meld.
  5. Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheet: Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper and preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Using a cookie scoop or spoon, drop approximately 1-inch dough balls spaced about 2 inches apart onto the sheet. Expect the dough to be slightly wet.
  6. Bake the Cookies: Bake for 10 to 11 minutes or until the edges are set and cookies have puffed up, but the centers remain slightly underbaked for maximum chewiness.
  7. Cool and Serve: Remove from the oven and allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack or serving, ensuring they firm up to a soft, chewy texture.

Notes

  • Use a very ripe banana for best flavor and moisture.
  • You can substitute vegetable oil with melted butter for richer taste.
  • Do not overbake the cookies; the centers should appear slightly underbaked to maintain softness.
  • Resting the dough before baking improves texture by hydrating the flour.
  • Cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

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