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I love banana bread so, so much! So much that I am always looking for an excuse to bake a loaf of banana bread, or incorporate the sweet flavors of banana bread into another sweet treat. This Banana Bread Cookies Recipe fits the bill and then some! When I received confirmation that I was able to participate in this year’s The Great Food Blogger Cookie Swap, I knew that I would be baking up a batch of these moist, chocolate banana bread cookies for my matches!
I love making cookies of all kinds, cookies are actually my very favorite thing to bake! While I do enjoy eating cake and pie, my own cake decorating skills leave something – okay, a lot – to be desired, and my cakes always end up looking like they were dropped…and pies? Well, as much as I love them, I’ve never been able to master the art of the perfect pie crust, so I usually end up scooping that delicious pie pilling out of the shell and eating it straight up.
Yum.
I love participating in The Great Food Blogger Cookie Swap each year because it’s all about my favorite baked good: COOKIES!
This is my third year participating and I think I get more excited as the years go by. I love baking the cookies, writing out the recipe by hand on cute little recipe cards, packaging the cookies and shipping them out. I spend an entire morning getting everything ready and by the time the boxes are shipped…there aren’t very many cookies left for me to munch on!
I need to start making two batches…
Update: Please note that the Great Food Blogger Cookie Swap is no longer taking place each year. The last year was 2015. In 2019, The Little Kitchen hosted the Good Cookie Food Bloggers’ Valentine’s Day event, which was a celebration of all things heart and love related! A ton of bloggers gathered together and shared their recipes, all benefiting Cookies for Kids’ Cancer (C4KC). I was unable to participate in this event, as I was extremely ill for the few weeks leading up to it and not able to get myself into the kitchen in front of that hot oven! I hope that they hold the event again in 2020 so that I can participate!
Banana Bread Cookies Recipe
Ingredients
- 3 large, very ripe bananas (I swear that the riper the banana, the sweeter the cookie will be!)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 stick unsalted butter
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup of semisweet chocolate chips
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees and line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
Beat together the butter and sugar until it is creamy, light and fluffy, and then add in your eggs, beating until combined, then your vanilla and bananas. Beat until it becomes a creamy, gooey consistency. On low speed, mix in the flour, then the baking soda, then the salt. Beat at low speed until its just combined.
Next, stir in the semisweet chocolate chips – do not use the mixer, you must stir them in by hand so that they don’t get broken apart.
Drop by teaspoonfuls onto your lined cookie sheet, just about 2 inches apart, as they will spread! The batter will be very wet, so don’t worry if you aren’t able to form the dough into perfect balls. It sticks all over your hands!
Bake for 10-12 minutes, until the edges begin to turn a light golden brown. In my oven, I bake them for 12 minutes, and they come out really soft and moist. You might want to cook them 1-2 minutes longer for a more firm cookie.
To print this Banana Bread Cookies Recipe, click below!
Banana Bread Cookies Recipe
Ingredients
- 3 large ripe bananas
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 stick unsalted butter
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
Instructions
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Preheat your oven to 350 degrees and line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
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Beat together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, then add your eggs, vanilla and bananas.
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On low speed, mix in the flour, baking soda, and salt, until just combined. Stir in chocolate chips.
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Drop by teaspoonfuls onto your lined cookie sheet, about 2 inches apart. Batter will be very wet - don't worry if you aren't able to form the dough into balls.
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Bake for 12 minutes, until the edges begin to turn a light golden brown.
NOTE: The batter in this Banana Bread Cookies Recipe will look very wet and mushy when you plop it down on the baking sheet. It’s okay, don’t worry! It’s supposed to look like that.
I have a few different versions of banana bread recipes on The Rebel Chick, aside from this Banana Bread Cookies Recipe. If you are like me and love banana bread in all of its forms, why don’t you go give them a look see?
Additional Banana Bread Recipes on The Rebel Chick
Fat Free, Guilt Free Banana Bread Recipe
Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Banana Bread Recipe
Rocky Road Banana Bread Recipe
Heavenly Coconut Banana Bread Recipe
Chocolate Banana Bread Pudding Recipe
Are you looking for more delicious cookie recipes? I have tons of them on the blog!
Other Cookie Recipes on The Rebel Chick
Valentine’s Day Skillet Cookie Recipe
Soft and Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe
Toffee Chocolate Chip Sugar Cookie Recipe
Red Velvet Crinkle Cookie Recipe
Valentine’s Day Cookie Pizza Recipe
Halloween Pumpkin Cookies Recipe
Kitchen Sink Cake Mix Cookies Recipe
Mocha Chocolate Cookies Recipe
Oatmeal Gingerbread Cookies Recipe
Berry Cream Cheese Cookie Cups Recipe
Of course, that is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to cookie recipes here on The Rebel Chick! I think I have something like 24 pages full of them!
Julieane says
December 15, 2014 at 12:29 amGreat recipes Jenn! I had bookmarked this recipe for my menu this holiday season. Thanks for the inspirations.
Tammy Litke (@threedifferent) says
December 15, 2014 at 12:48 amI’m totally thinking this is a cookie you could get away with eating for breakfast! I mean banana bread..glass of milk… yep, sounds like breakfast to me – and in a portable cookie?! PERFECTION!
Raijean says
December 15, 2014 at 1:15 amThis looks so good, I’m looking for a few recipes. This is perfect!
Rachel says
December 15, 2014 at 1:23 amOh yummy! How can I take part of your cookie swap… but just get in on the cookie gifting. 😉
Nicole Dz says
December 15, 2014 at 5:53 amOh yummy! Great recipe, banana bread cookies with chocolate chips, great with a big glass of milk.
Janet W. says
December 15, 2014 at 6:31 amThese cookies have the most perfect consistency! Chewy with a crunchy outer edge. Delicious!
Tara Mcknight says
March 19, 2015 at 3:55 amI was wondering about the butter when she says 1 stick how many grams is that
Jenn says
March 19, 2015 at 8:35 am1 stick or 1/2 cup butter is equal to 4 ounces, or 113 grams.
Holly E says
December 15, 2014 at 6:46 amThese look so delicious!! I can’t wait to make these.
Lizz says
December 15, 2014 at 9:01 amWow I just made Banana Bread Saturday! I will make these cookies next!
TerriAnn @ Cookies & Clogs says
December 15, 2014 at 10:21 amOh, these cookies sound amazing. I’m already a banana bread lover but if you add chocolate in I’m done!
Cynthia R says
December 15, 2014 at 10:38 amOh I just love banana bread, i can’t believe this is the first I’m hearing of a banana bread cookie!
Patty says
April 28, 2015 at 12:24 pmIf everyone is raving about these cookies, why did it get mediocre on the stars for rating it?
Roberta says
January 13, 2019 at 7:19 pmSimple…people with poor taste.
Karen Glatt says
December 15, 2014 at 1:25 pmOh yum! These cookies look so delicious! I need to make these with bananas. I have never made Chocolate chip cookies with bananas, but I bet they taste so good!
Donna says
December 15, 2014 at 10:25 pmI love banana nut bread but never thought about the flavors in a cookie before… I am so making these! Yum!
Crystal says
December 18, 2014 at 11:53 amWhy is there no chocolate in my house? I’m drooling over these and wishing I could eat them through the screen! Off to the store I go to get the supplies!
Richard Hicks says
December 20, 2014 at 9:46 pmThese cookies look delicious. Want to give them a try one evening!
Linda B says
December 28, 2014 at 10:45 pmThis looks like a great recipe. I was thinking about making banana bread, but know I won'[t do it.
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Cristina@Simply Sophisticated says
December 30, 2014 at 2:32 pmI can not wait to try this recipe! Banana bread is one of my absolute favourites. Will be pinning to share!
Cristina
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Nettie Moore says
December 30, 2014 at 9:27 pmYour wonderful banana bread cookies have been featured at our Simple Supper Linky Part at Moore or less Cooking Food Blog!! Nettie ‘
Link: http://mooreorlesscooking.com/2014/12/29/simple-supper-tuesday-linky-party-7/
Pinterest Addicted says
December 31, 2014 at 12:08 amThese look tasty! I actually have every single ingredient in my kitchen currently, SCORE! Thank you for this post, I definitely pinned it.
Christine says
December 31, 2014 at 1:06 pmJenn, delicious looking cookies! Yum! My husband is a banana bread lover, and seriously he just asked me to make some for him. I’m definitly going to surprise him with these goodies! Happy New Year!
Angela Halverson says
January 4, 2015 at 12:37 pmI made these yesterday, and they turned out surprisingly good! I was sure I did something wrong when the batter was really wet and just plopped it onto the baking sheets. But oh my gosh, they were so moist and airy! My kids have been devouring them, and I had a few as a midnight snack last night. 🙂 Great recipe! It’s been added to my recipe book. Thank you!
Jenn says
January 4, 2015 at 3:33 pmOh I am so glad that you liked them! I know that the batter can be scary – but they do turn out really yummy and moist. 🙂 YAY! Thanks for letting me know that you liked them!
Michelle says
January 4, 2015 at 2:32 pmI’m not big on banana bread, but I love cookies. Love this idea!
Jennifer says
January 5, 2015 at 11:10 amMade this yesterday! Yum. I knew from comments that the batter would me moist and right out of the oven everything looked yummy. but day two, the cookies seem to be a little sticky? did I do something wrong? They are still delicious though.
Jenn says
January 5, 2015 at 4:50 pmOh no! Because I made these for my cookie swap, we packaged up and sent out most of the cookies and only had a little leftover. I didn’t find them to be sticky…I wonder what would cause that? I am sorry I don’t know. Maybe it’s the starch from the bananas?
Anna @ Sunny Side Ups says
January 5, 2015 at 12:52 pmMmmm…these look super delicious and addicting! 🙂 Banana + chocolate is the best flavor combo! I’ve gotta try out your recipe! Pinned!
Pam says
January 9, 2015 at 9:16 pmThese look so good! I love the taste of banana and chocolate. Thank you so much for linking your recipe up to Dare to Share, you are a Dare to Share Feature of the Day.
inglish says
January 21, 2015 at 9:34 pmThe texture is a little like a sponge. Is this correct or did I do something wrong? Thank you
Jan says
February 12, 2015 at 5:53 pmI made these and they were delicious. The family loved them. Someone else mentioned they were sticky and I had that problem. I couldn’t stack them but had to layer with wax paper. What did I do wrong? Won’t stop me from making them again. They were awesome!!
Shelba Johnson says
April 6, 2015 at 2:00 pmdid u crush the bananas orvput in whole
Jenn says
April 6, 2015 at 6:30 pmI mashed them!
shelly peterson says
March 10, 2015 at 4:35 pmOh do these look yummy! I love banana bread so I know I would love these plus they has chocolate chips! 🙂
Lindsay says
March 16, 2015 at 4:59 pmI am excited to make these tonight! I have a brick of butter in the fridge that is 454 grams.. How many grams is a stick, 1/4 that?
Jenn says
March 19, 2015 at 8:35 amI just googled it – 1 stick or 1/2 cup butter is equal to 4 ounces, or 113 grams.
Tamie says
April 7, 2015 at 9:50 amyou do need to start making two batches, one for you and one for me
Treasure says
April 9, 2015 at 10:49 pmMade these tonigh and they were delish. They remind me of bear paws, without the processed flavour. I think next time I’ll had some cinnamon though. I just love cinnamon in my banana bread.
Jenn says
April 10, 2015 at 10:38 amOh I love hearing when someone tries my recipe! I am so glad that you liked them!!
Amanda says
April 27, 2015 at 11:22 amWould I be able to make a substitution for the white sugar? I have coconut sugar (similar to brown sugar) honey and maple syrup. Thanks!
Jenn says
April 27, 2015 at 1:27 pmI have experimented with using honey but I can never get the conversion right – try searching online for the conversion for each ingredient and see! 🙂 Good luck!
Patty says
April 28, 2015 at 12:25 pmIf this is such a good recipe and getting rave comments, why are the number of stars so mediocre on the ratings?
Jenn says
April 28, 2015 at 3:19 pmI am guessing because only six people came back and gave it a rating?
Carla says
October 20, 2015 at 10:04 pmThese look great. But my pet peeve in recipes is unrealistic prep times. So I’m going to find my ingredients, measure them, mix the ingredients in stages, and then put them on a cookie pan — all in five minutes. Uh huh. If this is true, I would love to see a video where you accomplish all of that in 360 seconds. I’d make a bet that don’t make 4 dozen cookies either ….
Jennifer says
October 28, 2015 at 8:46 pmGonna try it
Lori says
January 10, 2016 at 9:30 pmThese were awesome. Since I have grandsons here helping me, we topped them each with a Marischino cherry. Possibly our new favorite!! Yum!!
Tricia Smith says
March 23, 2016 at 3:46 pmThese cookies are amazing. I have made them a lot, my family loves them. I have tried a few different things in them as well. Walnuts with the original ingredients,makes it awsome. I have also used butterschotch chips instead of chocolate. Will make these over and over again! Thank you for this awsome idea
Tricia Cale says
March 25, 2016 at 8:26 pmThese banana bread cookies turned out awesome THANKS FOR SHARING
Joe Nichols says
April 16, 2016 at 1:32 pmThese are absolutely delicious, best way to use ripened bananas in my eyes, thanks for this!
Gina Gresch says
April 18, 2016 at 10:36 amWhat is the nutritional value of the cookies? Just looking for calories and fat. Thanks!
Liz says
August 22, 2016 at 7:42 pmMelted butter or softened butter?
About to make these!
Liz says
August 22, 2016 at 9:03 pmGreat flavor, mine turned out spongy but soft and formed. Maybe that’s the banana element? I used coconut sugar and my butter was mostly melted.
Brenda says
September 10, 2016 at 3:02 pmCan your banana bread cookies be frozen?
Sandeep says
January 5, 2017 at 9:08 pmI just made these cookies and they are delish. Husband and toddler approved.
Jenn says
January 12, 2017 at 12:45 pmYAY! I am so glad you like them!
L says
February 1, 2017 at 5:16 pmWorked really well!!
Megan says
April 8, 2017 at 12:36 pmThese are delicious! How should I store them?
Sharon Desormeaux says
July 1, 2017 at 9:01 pmJust found this recipe and would love to try. Wondering if i can use frozen bananas.
Jenn says
July 5, 2017 at 3:39 pmI haven’t tried it myself, but I think it would be okay if you let them defrost completely first.
Christa says
July 30, 2017 at 4:58 pmJust made them they are delicious. Very easy to make. Will make them again
Nik says
November 6, 2017 at 9:03 amHas anyone tried using brown sugar instead? ? excited to try making this for the first time!!!
Hope Gray says
March 11, 2018 at 8:06 pmLove! I just made these and they ARE the most delicious banana chocolate chip cookies EVER! My husband is eating all of them now. He says they are now his favorite. I used 1/2 cup white sugar and half cup brown sugar (instead of just one cup white sugar) and they are Amazing!
Jenn says
March 12, 2018 at 11:54 amI am so glad that you liked them!!!!!!
Nicole says
May 1, 2018 at 4:36 pmMy fav banana cookie! Just made them for the 2nd time. Do you store them in an airtight cotainer or the fridge?
I weighed my bananas so I could get accurate nutrient information and I used 430g banana for anyone wanting a more exact measurement. I also used only 3/4 cup sugar and 3/4 cup mini chocolate chips and tasted just as good with less sugar. I also left out the salt because I used salted butter.
Nutrition info for anyone wondering:
I made 53 cookies
1 cookie is:
68 calories
2.8g fat
10g carb
5.6g sugar
1g protein
Deborah Rowe says
December 28, 2018 at 10:44 amQuick to mix up and made 48 cookies! Just be sure to give them room as they do spread put as they cook. I’d make this recipe again.
Kimberly Griffith says
January 22, 2019 at 8:07 pmThese cookies turned great! I didn’t have the little chocolate chips, so I just chopped up the bigger ones. I also added some chopped walnuts and some cinnamon. They remind me more of a cake cookie than a banana bread. It’s small like a cookie, with the taste of banana bread. With a little bits of chocolate and a hint of cinnamon. Pure deliciousness!