Banana Chocolate Chip Cookies
Let's explore the scrumptious world of banana chocolate chip cookies!
These cookies combine the natural sweetness of ripe bananas with the rich, indulgent taste of chocolate, resulting in a delightful treat that pleases any sweet tooth. The banana not only adds sweetness, but also keeps the cookies moist and tender, making each bite incredibly satisfying. For a more successful baking, use ripe bananas with brown spots on the peel for a sweeter and more flavourful result.
I counted 2 pieces per serving (I know, ridiculous!), but if you want to make a bigger batch and enjoy freshly baked cookies anytime, freeze the dough balls and bake them straight from the freezer, adding about 3 extra minutes to the baking time or until they are golden brown.
Serve the cookies with a glass of cold milk, freshly brewed coffee or pair them with vanilla ice cream for an indulgent dessert. They are also perfect for brunch or as a homemade gift.
Beat room temperature butter with brown sugar for 2 minutes, then add one egg, mashed banana and vanilla extract and continue mixing until incorporated.
Add flour, baking soda and a pinch of salt, then combine. Finally fold in the chocolate chips and place in the refrigerator for 15 minutes. Chilling the dough before baking prevents the cookies from spreading too much, resulting in thicker, chewier cookies, so if you can, try to chill them for longer.
Scoop the dough out onto a lined baking tray and bake in a preheated oven at 180°C/356°F for 13-14 minutes. Leave them at room temperature for 30 minutes to harden.
Banana Chocolate Chip Cookies
Ingredients
Instructions
- Beat room temperature butter with brown sugar for 2 minutes, then add one egg, mashed banana and vanilla extract and continue mixing until incorporated.
- Add flour, baking soda and a pinch of salt, then combine. Finally fold in the chocolate chips and place in the refrigerator for 15 minutes.
- Scoop the dough out onto a lined baking tray and bake in a preheated oven at 180°C for 13-14 minutes. Leave them at room temperature for 30 minutes to harden.
