Banana Bread Cookies
Soft and chewy banana bread cookies with rich chocolate chips and warm cinnamon flavor. A perfect snack or dessert made with ripe bananas for natural sweetness!
Ingredients
- 1 medium overripe banana mashed (about 1/3 cup)
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil or melted butter/shortening
- 1/2 cup brown sugar adjust based on banana sweetness
- 1 egg yolk for a chewy texture
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour or whole wheat flour/gluten-free 1:1 baking flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips dark, milk, or semi-sweet
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix melted butter and brown sugar until smooth. Stir in mashed banana, egg yolk, and vanilla extract until fully combined.
- Add salt, baking soda, and cinnamon to the banana mixture and stir well. Gently fold in flour until no streaks remain.
- Stir in chocolate chips and walnuts, ensuring they are evenly distributed. Cover the dough and refrigerate for 1 hour to enhance flavor and texture.
- Set the oven to 350°F. Line cookie sheets with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- Use a 1.5 oz cookie scoop to portion out dough balls, placing them 2 inches apart on the baking sheets. Press extra chocolate chips on top if desired. Bake for 10-12 minutes until the edges turn golden and the centers remain slightly soft.
- Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 2 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack. Enjoy warm or store for later!