BANANA CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES

Banana Chocolate Chip Cookies combine the natural sweetness of ripe bananas with rich semi-sweet chocolate chips, all folded into a soft vanilla pudding cookie dough. A cookie that’s both comforting and a little bit fruity—perfect for any sweet tooth craving!

Banana Chocolate Chip Cookies were inspired by Nellie’s Raspberry Chocolate Chip Cookies recipe, where she incorporated fresh raspberries into her dough—such a creative idea! I loved it and wanted to see what other fruits would taste amazing in cookies.

Why you’ll love this Banana Cookie Recipe

• Naturally Sweet & Fruity – The fresh banana adds a bright, natural sweetness that makes each cookie taste fresh and flavorful.
• Soft & Chewy Texture – Made with vanilla pudding in the dough, these cookies stay perfectly soft and tender every time.
• Chocolatey Comfort – Semi-sweet chocolate chips melt into every bite, giving you that classic cookie indulgence with a fruity twist.

Ingredients for Banana Chocolate Chip Cookies

Sugar: Adding 1 cup sugar sweetness the dough and helps create a tender, slightly chewy texture.

Butter: Softened butter helps the cookies spread evenly, while creating a rich flavor.

Eggs: 2 eggs bind the ingredients together.

Pudding: Vanilla pudding mix keeps the cookies soft and adds a subtle vanilla flavor.

Salt: Using ½ tsp salt enhances all the flavors and balances the sweetness.

Baking soda: Help the cookies rise and give them a light, airy texture by adding baking soda to the dough.

Flour: All-purpose flour forms the base of the dough and provides structure.

Chocolate: 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips add melty, chocolatey bursts in every bite.

Banana: One ripe banana gives the cookies natural sweetness, moisture, and a fresh fruity flavor.

Can I use overripe bananas?

Yes! Overripe bananas are actually ideal—they’re sweeter and mash more easily into the dough.

The best bananas to use for this recipe are ripe to very ripe bananas—the skin should be speckled with brown spots. They’re sweeter, mash easily, and add the most natural banana flavor to the cookies. Avoid green or just-ripe bananas, as they’re firmer, less sweet, and won’t blend as smoothly into the dough.

How do I store these Chocolate Banana Cookies?

These cookies will stay fresh for up to 5 days if stored in an airtight container at room temperature.

Place them in an airtight container or freezer bag and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature before serving.

Can I substitute chocolate chips with something else?

Absolutely! White chocolate, peanut butter chips, or even chopped nuts would work beautifully.

What is the best way to soften butter?

When you want softened or room temperature butter (65 degrees F) and don’t have any on hand, follow these simple tips for warming it up quickly without overheating and melting the butter. Softened butter is needed to incorporate with the dough for a seamless smooth consistency so getting your butter to the proper temp is important.

Here are some ways to warm up your cold stick of butter:

• Let it sit on the counter for 1 hour prior to making your cookie recipe.
• Slice the butter into tablespoon sized pieces and place into a warmed glass for 10-15 minutes. A glass right out of the dishwasher or a measuring glass warmed with water in the microwave (before disposing of the water) are both great options.
• Warm a small clean kitchen towel and wrap your sticks of butter (in the wrappers) for a few minutes.
• I like to use a warmed tall drinking glass and place the wrapped sticks of butter in the cup before turning it over on the counter for several minutes.

Do I have to use vanilla pudding mix?

You can skip it, but the pudding mix helps keep the cookies extra soft and adds a subtle vanilla flavor.

Can I make these cookies vegan or dairy-free?

Yes, by using a plant-based butter, a flax or chia egg, and a dairy-free pudding mix, you can make them vegan-friendly.

Try a few of our other favorite fruity cookies:

• Our Chocolate Chip Cookie Pizza is a fun, crowd-pleasing dessert with a soft cookie crust, creamy frosting, and fresh, juicy berries on top. It’s easy to make and perfect for sharing at parties or family gatherings!
• Lemon Blueberry Pie Cookies turn all the flavors of a classic pie into a cute, bite-sized treat! Perfectly festive, fun to make, and even more fun to eat.
• These Banana Chocolate Chip Cookies combine rich browned butter, a ripe banana, and a classic mix of sugar, egg, and flour, loaded with melty chocolate chips for a soft, flavorful treat!
• Cherry Pie Cookies are sweet, chewy sugar cookies filled with juicy cherries and finished with a drizzle of white chocolate—cherry pie, but in cookie form!
• Bursting with fresh blueberries and bright lemon flavor, these Lemon Blueberry Muffin Cookies are topped with homemade buttery streusel for the perfect sweet-and-tangy treat!
• Peach Snickerdoodle Cookies are soft, chewy, and full of cinnamon-sugar goodness, with fresh peaches adding a juicy, flavorful twist!

Banana Chocolate Chip Cookies are soft, tender treats made with fresh bananas and melty chocolate chips folded into vanilla pudding cookie dough, giving each bite a bright, fruity flavor.