Soft, Chewy Banana Cookies that AREN'T Cakey

With a rich banana flavor and soft, chewy texture, these Banana Cookies are a unique and fun twist on a traditional chocolate chip cookie.

Ingredients
⅔ cup well-mashed, very-ripe bananas (185g, this is typical 1 ½ bananas for me)
1 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled until no longer warm to the touch (226g)
1 cup light brown sugar, firmly packed (200g)
⅔ cup granulated sugar (135g)
1 large egg yolk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour (375g)
2 Tablespoons cornstarch
½ teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
¾ teaspoon table salt
¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 ½ cups chocolate chips (use either milk chocolate or semisweet, or a blend of the two!) (255g)
1 cup chopped walnuts, optional (115g)

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Instructions
00:00 Introduction
00:25 Combine well-mashed banana, melted/cooled butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, egg yolk, and vanilla extract and stir well until completely combined.
01:54 In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
02:15 Gradually add flour mixture to butter/banana mixture until completely combined (I do this in 3-4 parts).
02:32 Add chocolate chips and walnuts, if using, and stir until well-combined.
03:08 Cover bowl with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for 30-60 minutes (or up to 24 hours).
03:18 Once dough has nearly finished chilling, preheat oven to 350F (175C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
03:27 Scoop dough by 1 ½ Tablespoon-sized scoops and drop on prepared baking sheet, spacing at least 2” apart.
03:52 Bake in 350F (175C) oven for 12-14 minutes. Allow to cool for 5 minutes on baking sheet then transfer to cooling rack to cool completely before enjoying.

Notes
Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days.

[licox]

I made these and took them to work. I doubled the recipe so everyone could have some. I work at a Walmart Neighborhood Market. Everyone absolutely loved them. Thank you. I love all your recipes

[Susan-cooks]

I made these tonight & we all enjoyed them. I'm going to use them to make ice cream sandwiches during the summer. I think they'll be a perfect pairing with ice cream.

[alishayano]

I made this yesterday and it was really good and tasty. I was worried it would be cakey and that I would barely taste the bananas but the banana flavor shined through. It was just the perfect banana flavor that matched with the chocolate chips and the walnuts I put in. I really recommend this recipe. Since banana is a delicate ingredient I’d suggest actually measuring your banana and making sure everything is exact for the best results. It’s amazing how it tastes just like banana bread but in a soft cookie form. Thank you so much for this recipe.

[serenaburgdorf]

I made these and they were amazing. They were not like other banana cookies which are more cakey. They were chewy and had great banana flavor

[tararoach]

Oh my goodness! Just tried my first one out of the oven. Warm banana bread with chocolate chip is how it tastes. So soft and delicious. One of my new favorites. Thanks for sharing, I love trying new recipes

[ozdemirailesi]

My daughter made this cookie today, it was amazing, very delicious.

[dianejohanson]

Never heard of banana cookies before. Sounds and looks so good so have to try these!

[ElizabethCapulet]

When I saw there cookies, I immediately imagined them with peanut butter glaze drizzled on top (: Thank you for sharing this recipe 😊❤️

[bbeth]

I made these and your chocolate snickerdoodles today. Both are delicious and my husband agrees! I make and freeze lots of your cookies so we can enjoy a sugar spun run cookie every day in our lunches😊

[aybalasn]

I made some yesterday and oh my god they were AMAZING! I added some leftover ice cream into the dough and it still turned out great (a little cake like if anyone wants to try that). This is my new go to cookie recipe. 💖

[AliseL]

Okay - these a really very yummy. Finally a cookie that tastes like Banana Bread 🦋
In the last few months, I have made several of your recipes and am very impressed - it is obvious they are well tested. Nothing compares to following a recipe from someone you know you can trust - thank you.

[fteh]

I was sold at soft n chewy... trying today

[yolandam]

I just saw your video and I've already mixed the dough, it's in the refrigerator now. Can't wait to bake them. The dough tastes amazing.

[Theskboyt]

The sad music for not using the stand mixer is hilarious 🤣

[stefib]

I tried this...I didn't have butter so i used avocado oil, didn't have corn starch either. I used oat flour instead of white and coconut sugar instead of regular sugar. Came out great. Thank you for your recipe and tips.❣

[aimankabetenova]

Great recipe! Even if you don’t cool the dough, they turn out great

[sandraburkett]

I just made these cookies. They are delicious 😋

[yeverino]

What a great combo of chocolate and banana. Can’t wait to try this recipe 👍🏼👍🏼

[rhodawright]

I just wanted to stop by and give credit where credit is due this cookie recipe is my children favorite this is my second time making it. You are my number one to go to for baking keep up the good work❤❤❤

[MrTobi]

I see some lovely comments on these cookies and now I must try them! Thank you so much!!