Banana Bread Chocolate Chip Cookies

These Banana Bread Chocolate Chip Cookies blend the moist, rich flavor of traditional banana bread with the delightful chewiness of classic chocolate chip cookies. Perfectly balanced, they offer a soft texture with bursts of melty chocolate, making them an irresistible treat. This recipe maintains a sweet profile while incorporating ripe bananas for natural sweetness, ensuring they are a delightful dessert for any occasion.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup ripe bananas, mashed (about 2 medium bananas)
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 3/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup chocolate chips
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Add the mashed bananas, egg, and vanilla extract to the butter mixture, and mix until well combined.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and ground cinnamon (if using).
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
6. Fold in the chocolate chips gently until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
7. Drop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
8. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers are set.
9. Remove from the oven and allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.