Chocolate Chip Banana Bread Cookies with Flaky Salt
Thick, soft, and chewy cookies are packed with rich banana flavor, dark chocolate pockets, and warm cinnamon. Browned butter adds a deep, nutty finish while ripe banana creates a moist bakery style texture. Sourdough discard supports better structure and adds fermented goodness without making the cookies taste sour. Real ingredients and a short dough rest create satisfying cookies without artificial additives or excessive sugar.
American
Dessert
20 Cookies
10 mins
10 mins
20 mins
Equipment
Saucepan
Large Mixing Bowl
Spoon
Dry Measuring Cups
Measuring Spoons
Ingredients
1/4 Cup of Sourdough Discard, Room Temperature
1 Large Egg(s), Room Temperature
1 Stick of Butter, Browned and cooled
1 Large of Banana(s)
3/4 Cup of Brown Sugar, Packed
1 Teaspoon of Vanilla Extract
1 1/4 Cups of All-Purpose Flour
1/2 Teaspoon of Baking Soda
2 Teaspoons of Ground Cinnamon
1/2 Teaspoon of Salt, Plus more for topping
2/3 Cup of Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
Instructions
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Measure the sourdough discard and bring to room temperature with the egg.
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In a small saucepan brown the stick of butter, then allow to cool.
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Mash the banana in a large bowl, add the browned butter, discard, egg and vanilla extract. Mix until incorporated.
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Add the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Mix until evenly combined.
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Fold in the chocolate chips.
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Cover the bowl and let the dough rest at room temperature for 15 to 30 minutes.
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Preheat the oven to 350°F while the dough rests.
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Scoop the dough into 1 inch portions and arrange them 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet.
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Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until the edges are set and the centers still look slightly under baked.
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Immediately sprinkle each cookie with a small pinch of flaky sea salt. Enjoy!
Notes
Tips:
Keep the mashed banana close to ½ cup to prevent a cake like texture
Whisk the browned butter and brown sugar thoroughly to control spreading
Do not overmix the dough after adding the flour
Freeze scooped dough portions until solid and bake from frozen with 1 to 2 additional minutes as needed
Phase:
Luteal- banana, dark chocolate, cinnamon, and satisfying carbohydrates complement increased appetite and comfort cravings
Season:
Fall- warm cinnamon, browned butter, and rich chocolate create a cozy seasonal flavor
Storage:
Store in an airtight glass container at room temperature for up to 3 days