Banana Chocolate Chip Cookies

Banana Chocolate Chip Cookies are a great way to use up ripe bananas and add a fun twist to these traditional cookies. With their soft and chewy texture and sweet banana and chocolate flavors, these walnut cookies are sure to be a hit with kids and adults alike.

Prep Time15

Cook Time13

Total Time28

Course: banana, Cookie, Dessert, Snack/ Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: banana chocolate chip cookies

Servings: cookies

Calories: 101kcal

Author: Jessica & Nellie

Ingredients

1 cup banana ripe & smashed
¾ cup white sugar {or use 1/2 cup honey instead}
½ cup vegetable oil {or use 1/2 cup applesauce instead}
1 egg
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour {can replace with whole wheat}
2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
¾ tsp salt
¾ cups semisweet chocolate chips
¼ cup chopped walnuts optional

Instructions

Prep: Preheat the oven to 365 degrees F. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper or use a silicon mat, set it aside.
Dough: In a large mixing bowl, mash the bananas with a fork or potato masher. Add in the sugar, oil, egg, and vanilla extract. Stir well to combine.
Add in the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Mix until just combined.
Bake: Drop the dough by the spoonful onto the prepared baking sheets. Place the cookies in the preheated oven and bake for 11-13 minutes.
Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes, then serve and enjoy!

Notes

These cookies will stay fresh for up to 3-5 days if stored in an airtight container at room temperature.

Place them in an airtight container or freezer bag and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature before serving.

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