Warm and Melty Banana Bread Cookies: The Perfect Comfort Treat
Hey, bestie!
If you’re like me and can’t resist a good banana bread but want to switch things up a bit, I’ve got just the treat for you—Warm and Melty Banana Bread Cookies! These cookies combine all the cozy flavors of banana bread with the gooey goodness of chocolate chips, creating a delightful treat that’s perfect for any occasion. Whether you’re enjoying them fresh out of the oven with a cup of coffee or packing them up for a sweet snack on the go, these cookies are sure to become a household favorite.
Why You’ll Love These Cookies
These Banana Bread Cookies are the ultimate comfort food. They’re soft, chewy, and filled with rich chocolate chips that melt in your mouth. Plus, they’re super easy to make! With just a handful of ingredients and a few simple steps, you can have a batch of these warm, melty cookies ready to enjoy in no time.
Ingredients You’ll Need:
1/2 cup soft butter: This gives your cookies that rich, buttery flavor and helps them stay soft.
1/2 cup light brown sugar: Adds a deep, caramel-like sweetness and helps keep the cookies moist.
2 tbsp sugar: For just the right amount of sweetness.
1 egg: Helps bind everything together and gives the cookies a little lift.
1 ripe banana: The star ingredient that adds natural sweetness and keeps the cookies soft and chewy.
1 tsp vanilla: Enhances the flavor of the banana and chocolate.
1 1/2 cups flour: The base of your cookie dough.
1/2 tsp baking soda: Helps the cookies rise just a bit, making them light and tender.
1/2 tsp baking powder: Works with the baking soda to give the cookies a perfect texture.
1/2 tsp salt: Balances the sweetness and enhances the flavors.
1 cup chocolate chips: The melty, gooey goodness that makes these cookies irresistible.
How to Make Them:
Preheat Your Oven
Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). You’ll want to make sure it’s nice and hot by the time your cookies are ready to go in.Cream the Butter and Sugars
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the soft butter, light brown sugar, and granulated sugar on low speed for about 2 minutes. This step helps incorporate air into the dough, giving your cookies a light, tender texture.Add the Wet Ingredients
Next, add in the egg, ripe banana, and vanilla. Continue to mix on low speed for another 2 minutes until everything is well combined. The banana should be fully mashed and mixed into the dough, giving it that classic banana bread flavor.Incorporate the Dry Ingredients
Add in the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined. Be careful not to overmix—you want to keep the dough light and fluffy.Fold in the Chocolate Chips
Finally, fold in the chocolate chips. Make sure they’re evenly distributed throughout the dough so that every bite of cookie is filled with melty chocolate goodness.Scoop and Bake
Scoop the dough onto a lined baking sheet, spacing the cookies about 2 inches apart. Bake in your preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers are just set.Enjoy!
Once baked, let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely—if you can resist eating them straight out of the oven, that is!
Tips for the Best Banana Bread Cookies
Use a ripe banana: The riper, the better! A ripe banana adds natural sweetness and moisture to the cookies, making them extra delicious.
Don’t overmix the dough: Overmixing can lead to tough cookies, so be gentle when folding in the flour and chocolate chips.
Enjoy them warm: These cookies are best enjoyed warm when the chocolate is still melty. If they cool down, just pop them in the microwave for a few seconds to warm them up again.
The Perfect Treat for Any Occasion
These Warm and Melty Banana Bread Cookies are perfect for any time you’re craving something sweet and comforting. They’re great for a weekend baking project, a fun treat to share with friends and family, or just a little something special for yourself.
So go ahead, give this recipe a try and let me know how you like them! I’m sure they’ll become a new favorite in your home just like they are in mine.
Happy baking!
Love,
