Easy banana chocolate chip cookies recipe, homemade with simple ingredients. They are soft and moist with a cake-like texture. Great way to use up black ripe bananas.
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If you have any ugly ripe bananas lying around, put them to good use with this recipe today. If you are still looking for more inspiration, be sure to check out this collection of Ripe Banana Recipes. This is my Mom's recipe and even after trying countless recipes from cookbooks, magazines and websites, I always come back to this family favorite. I even tried the healthy 3 ingredient version but really didn't care for it much. These are just as delicious as my Easy Caramelized Bananas (With Cinnamon) and this Banana Upside Down Cake (With Cake Mix) as well as this Pumpkin Banana Bread (With Cake Mix).
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Key ingredients
- Butter- Be sure it is unsalted.
- Sugars- Use both brown and granulated.
- Egg- It should be large and room temperature.
- Banana- Use your ripe ones that are easily mashed.
- Vanilla extract- Wraps in a warm aroma.
- Flour- You simply need the classic all-purpose.
- Baking powder- Acts as a rising agent.
- Cinnamon powder- Brings in that classic flavor.
- Chocolate chips- You can use semisweet, milk, or dark.
Variations
- Use other flavor chips- Such as peanut butter, toffee, or white chocolate.
- Try a different flavor extract- Such as almond, maple, or lemon.
- Frost the tops with extra chocolate- Using Healthy Coconut Cream Chocolate Frosting, Chocolate Ganache Frosting, or Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting.
- Dip them- Halfway in melted chocolate of your choice.
- Add gel food coloring- To make them different colors for specific holidays, events, or birthdays.
- Make cookie sandwiches- Get to cookies and put the Best Cream Cheese Frosting, your favorite ice cream, Homemade Whipped Cream, or Strawberry Jam as a filling.
- Instead of chocolate chips- Include whatever add-ins you like such as walnuts, pecans, almonds, raisins, dried cranberries. You can also replace just half the chocolate chips with chopped cashews or other nuts of your choice.
- Peanut butter version- Use ¼ cup creamy peanut butter and only 2 tablespoon unsalted butter.
- Oatmeal option- Add ¼ cup quick cooking oats in this recipe. This will yield chewy cookies similar to these Oatmeal Raisin Cookies.
- Add coconut- Such as coconut flakes or toasted coconut flakes for a tropical flavor profile.
- Add dried fruits- Like dried apricots, cranberries, or even pieced of dried banana.
How to make banana chocolate chip cookies?
It's very simple. Start off by creaming together butter and sugar. Add egg, vanilla, banana, flour, baking powder, cinnamon. Mix everything together until smooth. Then, stir in chocolate chips. Bake and enjoy!
1. Mix ingredients in large bowl- This includes butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, egg, banana and vanilla.
2. Add in- Flour, baking powder and cinnamon powder.
3. Mix- Until batter is just combined. Don't over-mix.
4. Stir in- Chocolate chips.
5. Place- scoops of dough on baking tray.
6. Bake- Until golden brown.
Tips and techniques
- Don't skip the step where you have to chill the dough- Since that prevents the cookies from spreading.
- Make sure to use unsalted butter- Because your cookies can be too salty otherwise.
- You must use really ripe bananas- To get the best results.
- Don't skip cinnamon powder- Since it adds a wonderful "banana bread" flavor and aroma to these cookies just like my Banana Bread (Cake Mix).
- Ingredients must all be at room temperature- Since they blend together more thoroughly.
- Don't replace granulated sugar with brown sugar or vice versa- You must use both for the perfect texture.
- Recipe can be doubled- To make a bigger batch for larger crowds.
- Don't try to modify this recipe to make a vegan or gluten free version- I tried and it did not work out well at all.
Recipe FAQs
No. But you can do some substitutions to make them a bit healthier. First, use coconut oil or coconut butter instead of butter. Second, use dark chocolate chips instead of milk or semisweet chocolate chips. And third, use a combination of whole wheat and all-purpose flour (½ cup all-purpose and ½ cup whole wheat).
This can happen when you over-bake them. Be sure to watch the time and always measure ingredients correctly. Baking is like chemistry and cannot be "eyeballed."
No. This recipe is specifically meant for those ripe, brown bananas. Green bananas have a different flavor and texture with more starchiness. Just wait a few more days and you'll have some ready to go.
Storage
- Make ahead- These can be made up to 3 days ahead of serving if kept at room temperature. You can also keep them in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze them in an airtight container for up to a month. Just thaw before serving.
- Room temperature- Keep in a cookie jar for 2-3 days.
- Refrigerate- Place in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- Freeze- Use a sealed container to keep them for up to 1 month. Thaw before serving.
More banana recipes
- Banana Chocolate Chip Cake
- Chocolate Banana Popsicles
- Banana Raspberry Smoothie
- Easy Banana Crumble
- Frozen Chocolate Covered Bananas
Recipe
Soft Banana Chocolate Chip Cookies
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Ingredients
- ⅓ cup Butter Unsalted, Room temperature
- ¼ cup Brown sugar
- ¼ cup Granulated sugar
- 1 Egg Large, Room temperature
- 1 Banana Ripe, Mashed
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1- ¼ cup All-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- ½ teaspoon Cinnamon powder
- ¾ cups Chocolate chips Semisweet, Milk or Dark
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, cream together butter, brown sugar and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add egg, banana, vanilla extract and mix until well-blended.
- Add flour, baking powder, cinnamon powder and mix until just combined.
- Stir in chocolate chips.
- Refrigerate the dough for 1 hour.
- Scoop out small portions of cookie dough and place them on a tray lined with parchment paper.
- Bake at 350 degrees F for 10-12 minutes or until firm and golden brown along the edges. Enjoy.
Notes
- Other mix-ins include: chopped nuts, other flavors of chocolate chips, chopped candy bars, shredded coconut, dried cranberries.
- All ingredients must be at room temperature.
- You must chill the dough to prevent the cookies from over-spreading during baking.
- Make cookie sandwiches by adding frosting between two cookies.
- Read additional tips and variations above.
- Leftovers can be stored in a cookie jar at room temperature for 2-3 days or in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
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