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Banana Chocolate Chip Cookies

Banana Chocolate Chip Cookies
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Soft and chewy Banana Chocolate Chip Cookies combining the natural sweetness of ripe bananas with rich chocolate chunks. Perfect for a quick snack, comforting dessert, or to accompany your afternoon tea with warm, cozy flavors and a perfect balance of textures.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 3 ripe bananas, mashed (spotty or very ripe)
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Add-ins

  • 1 cup semi-sweet or bittersweet chocolate chips or chunks

Instructions

  1. Prepare your ingredients: Start by mashing the ripe bananas thoroughly in a bowl until smooth but still slightly chunky for texture. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Combine wet ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy. Add in the egg one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract and mashed bananas.
  3. Mix dry ingredients separately: In another bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt to ensure even distribution of the leavening and salt for consistent flavor and texture.
  4. Bring wet and dry together: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the banana mixture, stirring gently but thoroughly to form a soft cookie dough. Avoid overmixing to keep the cookies tender.
  5. Fold in chocolate chips: Gently fold in the chocolate chips or chunks, distributing them evenly throughout the dough to guarantee a chocolatey surprise in every bite.
  6. Scoop and bake: Use a cookie scoop or spoon to drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden but centers remain soft.
  7. Cool and enjoy: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. This lets them set perfectly while maintaining their chewy texture.

Notes

  • Use very ripe bananas for maximum sweetness and moisture.
  • Do not overmix the dough to avoid tough cookies.
  • Chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking to prevent spreading and enhance flavor.
  • Choose quality chocolate chunks for better taste and meltiness.
  • Remove cookies from the oven when edges are golden but centers still look slightly underbaked for best chewiness.

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