Banana Bread Chocolate Cookies (Print Version)

Soft cookies combining ripe bananas and chocolate chips for a moist, irresistible bite.

# Ingredients:

→ Wet Ingredients

01 - 3 large ripe bananas, mashed
02 - 1 cup granulated sugar
03 - 1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, softened
04 - 2 large eggs
05 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Dry Ingredients

06 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
07 - 1 teaspoon baking soda
08 - 1/4 teaspoon salt

→ Add-ins

09 - 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

# Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, beat the softened unsalted butter with granulated sugar until pale and fluffy.
03 - Add eggs, vanilla extract, and mashed ripe bananas to the butter mixture. Mix until fully combined.
04 - On low speed, blend in all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt until just combined.
05 - Gently stir in the semisweet chocolate chips ensuring even distribution.
06 - Using a teaspoon, drop spoonfuls of batter onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing each about 2 inches apart.
07 - Bake for 12 minutes or until the edges are light golden brown.

# Notes:

01 - The dough will be quite wet; forming dough balls is not necessary.