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1) Classic Chewy Banana Chocolate Chip Cookies

Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup mashed ripe bananas about 2 medium
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 cup rolled oats optional for texture
  • 3/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment.
  2. Cream butter and brown sugar until smooth, then beat in egg, mashed bananas, and vanilla.
  3. Whisk flour, baking soda, and salt; stir into wet mixture until just combined.
  4. Fold in oats (if using) and chocolate chips.
  5. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough 2 inches apart on the sheet.
  6. Bake 10–12 minutes until edges set but centers stay soft. Cool 5 minutes on the sheet, then transfer to a rack.