These Banana Chocolate Chip Cookies are soft, cake-like cookies that taste like your favorite banana bread in cookie form. They're a perfect way to use up those overripe bananas sitting on your counter.
With a hint of warm cardamom and the crunch of walnuts, they bring back the old-fashioned comfort of homemade baking. This recipe feels like something straight from Grandma's kitchen - simple, cozy, and made with love.
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Why You'll Love Banana Chocolate Chip Cookies
Old-fashioned comfort: these cookies are soft, sweet, and full of nostalgic banana bread flavor.
Warm spice twist: the cardamom gives them a special aroma that makes them stand out from classic banana cookies.
Easy to make: no fancy equipment of chilling needed. Just mix, scoop, and bake.
Key Ingredients for Banana Walnut Cookies
See the recipe card below for a full list of ingredients and instructions.
- Ripe bananas: adds natural sweetness and moisture, making the cookies tender and flavorful.
- Light brown sugar: deepens the flavor and gives a softer texture.
- Cardamom: a subtle spice that pairs beautifully with banana and chocolate.
- Chocolate chips: brings in a touch of rich sweetness.
- Walnuts: adds crunch and balances the softness of the cookie.
Ingredient Substitutions
- Pecans can be used instead of walnuts for a milder nut flavor.
- Cinnamon can be used in place of cardamom for a classic banana spice.
- Use dark chocolate chips instead of semisweet for a richer cookie.
Variations on Banana Chocolate Chip Cookies
- Frosted Banana Cookies: add a simple cream cheese frosting on top for extra sweetness.
- Oatmeal Banana Cookies: stir in ½ cup of quick oats for a heartier texture.
- Mini Muffin Bites: bake the dough in mini muffin tins for soft, popable treats.
Tips for the Best Banana Walnut Cookies
- Use very ripe bananas: the darker the peel, the sweeter the flavor.
- Don't overmix: stir until the flour just disappears for soft, tender cookies.
- Cool on the pan: let them sit for a few minutes before transferring to a cooling rack so they don't crumble.
How to Store
Store cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days. For longer storage, freeze up to 3 months and thaw at room temperature.
More Easy Cookie Recipes You'll Love
If you enjoy these cookies, you'll love my Sesame Cardamom Chews, Cashew Caramel Cookies, Glazed Lemon Cookies, and Browned Butter Cookies with Chocolate and Pecans.
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📖 Recipe
Banana Chocolate Chip Cookies
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Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter , room temperature
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup mashed ripe banana
- ½ teaspoon cardamom
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 2 cups flour
- ½ cup chocolate chips
- ⅓ cup chopped walnuts
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together butter and sugar. Add eggs, one at a time mixing until well blended after each addition. Mix in bananas and vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl combine cardamom, salt, baking soda, baking powder, and flour. Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.
- Gently fold in walnuts and chocolate chips. The batter will be some what banana bread like - only a little firmer. Scoop out tablespoons of the batter and space 2 inches apart.
- Bake 10-12 minutes or until no longer wet on top.
Shumaila says
The cookies look great! Great pick for the SRC! Wish I could make them but am allergic to bananas :(!
Sanjeeta kk says
The cookies look gorgeous and delightful! Happy to be a part of SRC and get to know you 🙂 You have a lovely space and am off to browse your recipes.
amanda @ fake ginger says
Ooh, soft banana cookies sound delicious right now!
Avanika [YumsiliciousBakes] says
Banana cake cookies? what rock have I been under. I love banana cake, this one is so going on my must make immediately list!
Mads says
I bought cardamom when I was on a brief Indian food kick. Now I know what else I can do with it!
Thanks!
Jeanette says
What a fun recipe to try for this month's Secret Recipe Club! I love the combination of banana, chocolate and walnuts.