Delicious Chocolate Chip Banana Cookies

Follow our step-by-step guide on how to make Delicious Chocolate Chip Banana Cookies.

1. Step 1

   Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). While the oven warms up, line your baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and make cleanup a breeze.

2. Step 2

   If you're using walnuts, spread them out on a baking sheet and toast them in the oven for about 5 to 7 minutes, or until they're fragrant and golden. Once done, let them cool and then chop them coarsely.

3. Step 3

   In a mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, kosher salt, and baking soda. This will be your dry mixture, so set it aside for now.

4. Step 4

   In another bowl, beat the room temperature butter, light brown sugar, and white sugar together using an electric mixer until the mixture is pale and fluffy. This should take about 2-3 minutes. Next, add in the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until just combined.

5. Step 5

   Now, gently fold in the mashed banana into the creamed butter mixture until it's just incorporated. Don't overmix; we want those banana flavors to shine!

6. Step 6

   Gradually stir the dry flour mixture into the wet ingredients until just combined. Then, fold in the rolled oats, chocolate chips, and your toasted walnuts if you're using them. The dough will be thick and chunky, which is just what we want!

7. Step 7

   Using a spoon or cookie scoop, drop generous spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, making sure to leave about 1.5 inches of space between each mound to allow for spreading.

8. Step 8

   Pop the cookies into the oven and bake for 6 minutes. After that, rotate the pans and continue baking for another 6 to 7 minutes, or until the edges are beautifully browned and the centers look set.

9. Step 9

   Once baked, let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for about 5 minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely. This step is crucial for achieving that perfect chewy texture!