Banana Bread Chocolate Chip Cookies

Ingredients

• ½ cup butter, softened
• ½ cup packed brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 ripe banana, mashed
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1½ cups all-purpose flour
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon baking powder
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Instructions

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   Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

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   In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar on low speed for about 2 minutes, until creamy. Add the egg, mashed banana, and vanilla, then mix for about 2 minutes more until fully combined.

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   In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the banana mixture, mixing just until combined. Fold in the chocolate chips. Do not overmix.

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   Using a 1½-tablespoon cookie scoop, drop the dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing the cookies about 2 inches apart.

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   Bake for 10–12 minutes, until the edges are lightly golden and the centers are just set. Avoid overbaking so the cookies remain soft.

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   Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.