Ingredients

The following ingredients have 36 Servings
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter (, softened)
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar (, packed)
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 ripe bananas (, mashed)
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour (, plus more if needed)
  • 3/4 teaspoon fine sea salt ((see notes))
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 cup old-fashioned oats
  • 1 to 1 1/2 cups chocolate chips (, I prefer semi-sweet)

Instruction

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or baking mat. 
  • In a large bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar with an electric mixer. Mix in the egg and vanilla and stir until combined. Mix in bananas.
  • Mix in the flour, oats, salt, baking soda, and cinnamon until combined. Be careful not to over mix. If dough appears too sticky, add 1 to 2 Tablespoons (up to 1/4 cup) flour.
  • Fold in chocolate chips and refrigerate until ready to bake.
  • Scoop cookie dough about 2 inches apart onto baking sheet. Press in a few chocolate chips to the tops of the cookies. if desired. Bake 11 to 12 minutes, or until the bottoms are golden brown.
  • Let cool on pan 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack. Sprinkle with flake sea salt, if desired. Serve warm or cool.