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Soft and Chewy Banana Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe

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  • Author: admin
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Total Time: 22 minutes
  • Yield: 16 cookies
  • Category: Cookie
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

These Soft and Chewy Banana Chocolate Chip Cookies are a delightful twist on classic chocolate chip cookies, featuring mashed overripe banana for natural sweetness and a moist, tender texture. Perfectly spiced with cinnamon and lightly brown sugary, these cookies bake up soft with gooey chocolate chips in every bite, making them an irresistible treat for any occasion.

Ingredients

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Wet Ingredients

  • 1 small overripe banana, mashed (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. Mix wet ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the melted butter, brown sugar, and mashed banana. Mix thoroughly until the ingredients are well incorporated.
  2. Add egg yolk and vanilla: Stir in the egg yolk and vanilla extract, mixing well to create a smooth batter.
  3. Incorporate dry ingredients: Add the all-purpose flour, salt, baking soda, and ground cinnamon to the wet mixture. Stir until just combined, making sure there are no streaks of flour visible.
  4. Fold in chocolate chips: Gently fold in the chocolate chips. Cover the dough and set it aside to rest for about 15 minutes, allowing the flour to hydrate while you preheat the oven.
  5. Prepare for baking: Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper and preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Use a 1-ounce cookie scoop or spoon to portion out dough balls about 2 inches apart on the sheet. The dough will be slightly wet.
  6. Bake the cookies: Bake for 10 to 11 minutes, until the edges are set and the cookies have puffed up, but the centers remain slightly underbaked for a soft texture.
  7. Cool and serve: Allow the cookies to cool fully on the baking sheet before enjoying to achieve the perfect chewy consistency.

Notes

  • Use a small overripe banana measured to about 1/4 cup for optimal moisture and sweetness.
  • Allowing the dough to rest before baking helps achieve a moist and tender cookie texture.
  • The cookies are best eaten once cooled to let flavors meld and the texture set.
  • You can substitute vegetable oil with melted butter for a richer flavor.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
  • For a dairy-free version, use vegetable oil and ensure chocolate chips are dairy-free.

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