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Banana Bread Chocolate Chip Cookies

Decadent Banana Bread Chocolate Chip Cookies in 30 Minutes

Delightful Banana Bread Chocolate Chip Cookies ready in just 30 minutes, perfect for using overripe bananas.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 11 minutes
Resting Time 15 minutes
Total Time 36 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 3 medium bananas ripe, well-speckled
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil can swap for melted butter
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar C&H recommended
  • 1 large egg yolk acts as binding agent
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract pure vanilla is best
  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour King Arthur brand recommended
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda ensure it's fresh
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon adjust to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg adjust to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt balances sweetness
  • 1 cup chocolate chips semi-sweet, Ghirardelli recommended
Optional Add-ins
  • 1/2 cup chopped nuts walnuts or pecans
  • 1/4 cup applesauce for lower-fat alternative
  • 1/2 cup dark or white chocolate chips for different flavor profiles

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk
  • Spatula
  • Cookie Scoop
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, mash ripe bananas with a fork until mostly smooth.
  4. Add vegetable oil and brown sugar to the bananas, whisking for about 2 minutes until fluffy.
  5. Stir in the egg yolk and vanilla extract until fully combined.
  6. Gradually fold the dry ingredient mixture into the banana mixture until just incorporated.
  7. Fold in the chocolate chips gently until evenly distributed.
  8. Allow the dough to rest for about 15 minutes.
  9. Scoop golf ball-sized amounts of dough onto the baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart.
  10. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-11 minutes until edges are set and centers are slightly underdone.
  11. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 125mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 50IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months.

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