Banana Chocolate Chip Bread Cookies
Enjoy these delightful cookies that combine the rich flavors of banana bread with the indulgence of chocolate chips. Perfectly soft and easy to make, they're a sweet treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 1 small overripe banana mashed (about 1/4 cup)
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil or melted butter
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2/3 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- In mixing bowl, combine the melted butter (or oil), brown sugar, and mashed banana, blending until the mixture is smooth and well integrated.
- Incorporate the egg yolk and vanilla extract, ensuring everything is mixed thoroughly.
- Gently fold in the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon, stirring until no traces of white flour remain.
- Add in the chocolate chips and fold them into the dough until evenly spread.
- Cover the bowl with a lid or plastic wrap and let it rest for about 15 minutes while you heat your oven.
- Prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper and preheat your oven to 350°F.
- Scoop out roughly 1-inch balls of the dough and arrange them on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring they are about 2 inches apart.
- Bake the cookies for 10 to 11 minutes, until the edges are firm and the centers appear slightly soft.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.