Ingredients
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- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth. Add melted butter, sugar, and vanilla extract. Mix well until combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring gently.
- Fold in the chocolate chips evenly throughout the dough.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto the baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden brown.
- Let cookies cool slightly before serving. Enjoy warm or cooled.
Notes
- Use very ripe bananas for maximum sweetness and easy mashing.
- Chill the dough for 15-20 minutes before baking for better texture.
- Optional add-ins include chopped nuts or coconut flakes for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150 kcal Kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 110 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg