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Banana Chocolate Chip Cookies

Banana Chocolate Chip Cookies
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These Banana Chocolate Chip Cookies are soft, chewy treats combining the natural sweetness of ripe bananas with rich, melty chocolate chips. Simple and quick to prepare, they offer a perfect balance of fruity freshness and indulgent chocolate, ideal for snacks or desserts, suitable for all skill levels.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 2–3 ripe bananas, well mashed
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup softened butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup semi-sweet or milk chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
  2. Mash the Bananas: In a large mixing bowl, mash 2-3 ripe bananas until smooth with just a few lumps remaining. This will be the foundation of your moist, flavorful cookies.
  3. Mix Wet Ingredients: Add softened butter, brown sugar, and vanilla extract to the mashed bananas. Stir well until the mixture becomes creamy and fully combined.
  4. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently to avoid overmixing.
  5. Add Chocolate Chips: Fold in chocolate chips evenly throughout the dough, ensuring each cookie will have a perfect amount of melty chocolate in every bite.
  6. Scoop and Bake: Using a spoon or cookie scoop, drop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto your prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until edges are golden but the centers remain soft.
  7. Cool and Enjoy: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely. Get ready to indulge!

Notes

  • Use very ripe bananas for maximum sweetness and flavor.
  • Don’t overmix the dough to maintain a soft, tender texture.
  • Chill the dough in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before baking to reduce spreading and get thicker cookies.
  • Use parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
  • Adjust baking time to preference: less time for softer cookies, more time for crunchier edges.

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