Delicious Banana Chocolate Chip Cookies
These scrumptious banana cookies are the perfect treat to satisfy your sweet tooth! Originally adapted from a classic raisin drop cookie recipe, we've omitted the raisins, cinnamon, and vanilla to highlight the rich flavors of ripe bananas and chocolate chips. These cookies are soft, chewy, and incredibly easy to make, making them a perfect snack for all ages. Whether you're using fresh or frozen bananas, you'll enjoy the delightful combination of banana sweetness and chocolatey goodness in every bite. Feel free to double the recipe for a larger batch and keep some on hand for those unexpected cravings!
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Servings
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Calories
7
Ingredients
Ingredients
Margarine
1/4 cup (softened)
Brown Sugar
1/2 cup (packed)
Egg
1 (beaten)
Baking Powder
1/4 teaspoon
Flour
1 cup (all-purpose)
Banana
1 (mashed)
Chocolate Chips
1/2 cup (optional)
Instructions
1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or leave it ungreased.
2
In a mixing bowl, cream together the margarine and brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, which should take about 2-3 minutes.
3
Add in the egg and mix until well incorporated. Then, gradually incorporate the baking powder and flour until a dough forms.
4
Take your banana (it can be fresh or thawed from frozen) and mash it until smooth. Stir the mashed banana into the cookie dough. If you're using chocolate chips, fold them in at this stage.
5
If the mixture appears too dry, add a small amount of milk or water to moisten it.
6
Using a teaspoon, drop spoonfuls of cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving enough space between each drop for spreading.
7
Bake for about 15 minutes, or until the edges of the cookies are lightly browned. Let them cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Delicious Banana Chocolate Chip Cookies?
These are scrumptious, soft, and chewy banana-flavored cookies featuring chocolate chips, originally adapted from a raisin drop cookie recipe.
What are the primary ingredients needed?
The ingredients include margarine, brown sugar, one egg, baking powder, all-purpose flour, one banana, and chocolate chips.
Can I use frozen bananas for this recipe?
Yes, you can use either fresh bananas or bananas that have been thawed from frozen.
How many bananas do I need?
This recipe requires one banana, mashed until smooth.
What temperature should I preheat my oven to?
You should preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
How long do these cookies need to bake?
The cookies should bake for approximately 15 minutes.
Do I need to grease my baking sheet?
No, you can either line the baking sheet with parchment paper or leave it ungreased.
How do I prepare the margarine and sugar?
You should cream together 1/4 cup of softened margarine and 1/2 cup of packed brown sugar for about 2-3 minutes until light and fluffy.
When do I add the egg?
Add the beaten egg after creaming the margarine and sugar, and mix until it is well incorporated.
What should I do if the cookie dough is too dry?
If the mixture appears too dry, you can add a small amount of milk or water to moisten it.
What is the texture of these cookies?
These banana chocolate chip cookies are described as being soft and chewy.
How should the banana be prepared?
The banana should be mashed until it is completely smooth before being stirred into the dough.
When should I add the chocolate chips?
Fold the chocolate chips into the dough at the same stage you stir in the mashed banana.
How do I know when the cookies are done?
The cookies are finished when the edges are lightly browned.
Should I cool the cookies immediately?
Let them cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes first, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
What size should I make the cookies?
Use a teaspoon to drop spoonfuls of dough onto the baking sheet.
How much brown sugar is required?
The recipe calls for 1/2 cup of packed brown sugar.
How much flour is used in this recipe?
You will need 1 cup of all-purpose flour.
Are there any spices like cinnamon in this recipe?
No, cinnamon and vanilla were omitted from the original inspiration to highlight the banana and chocolate flavors.
Can I make a larger batch?
Yes, you can easily double the recipe to make a larger batch of cookies.
What kind of flour is best?
All-purpose flour is recommended for this recipe.
Is the egg added whole?
The recipe specifies using one beaten egg.
How much margarine is needed?
You will need 1/4 cup of softened margarine.
How much baking powder is used?
The recipe requires 1/4 teaspoon of baking powder.
Are the chocolate chips mandatory?
No, the chocolate chips are listed as an optional ingredient, though they are recommended for the best flavor.
Can I use raisins instead of chocolate chips?
Yes, since this recipe was originally a raisin drop cookie, raisins would be a suitable substitution.
How many ingredients are in the recipe?
There are a total of 7 ingredients.
Is this recipe suitable for children?
Yes, these cookies are described as a perfect snack for all ages.
How much chocolate chips should I add?
The suggested amount is 1/2 cup of chocolate chips.
Do I need a mixer for the dough?
While not explicitly required, a mixing bowl is used to cream the margarine and sugar and incorporate the other ingredients.