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banana bread cookies

banana bread cookies

These Banana Bread Cookies are a delightful twist on a classic, combining the comforting flavors of banana bread with the convenience of a chewy cookie. Soft, moist, and bursting with ripe banana and chocolate chips, they're perfect for using up those overripe bananas and make a fantastic snack or dessert.
Prep : 10 Total : 25 minutes

Ingredients
  

Cookie Dough

  • 0.5 cup salted butter (1 stick, softened)
  • 1 cup granulated white sugar
  • 1 cup ripe bananas (mashed, about 2 medium bananas)
  • 0.33 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions
 

Baking Steps

  • Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175°C).
  • Prepare two large baking sheets by spraying them with cooking spray or lining them with parchment paper. Set aside.
  • In a large mixing bowl, using a stand mixer or a hand mixer, beat together the softened salted butter and granulated white sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
  • Add the mashed ripe bananas, plain Greek yogurt, large egg, and vanilla extract to the butter mixture. Continue beating for another 2-3 minutes until all ingredients are well incorporated.
  • In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and nutmeg.
  • Gradually add the dry flour mixture to the wet ingredients on low speed, mixing just until combined. Be careful not to overmix the dough.
  • Gently fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips using a spatula.
  • Using a 2-inch cookie scoop (or two spoons), drop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches of space between each cookie.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the cookies have puffed up and the edges are lightly golden. Allow them to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Serve and enjoy!

Notes

These cookies are best enjoyed fresh. Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or freeze for longer storage. For an extra treat, you can add a handful of chopped walnuts or pecans to the dough along with the chocolate chips.