Chocolate Chip Banana Cookies

Ingredients and Weight:

• Plain flour: 2 cups (250 grams)
• Butter: 1 cup (2 sticks, 225 grams)
• Brown sugar: 1 cup (packed, 200 grams)
• White sugar: ½ cup (100 grams)
• Ripe banana: 2 (about 150 grams)
• Egg: 1 large (about 50 grams)
• Chocolate chips: ½ cup (80 grams)
• Baking soda: 1 teaspoon
• Salt: ½ teaspoon

Preparation Time:

• Preparation time: 30 minutes
• Cooking time: 15 minutes
• Total time: 45 minutes

Difficulty Level: Level 3 (Moderate)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and both sugars until smooth.
3. Add the egg and mashed banana and mix well.
4. In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, and salt.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until combined.
6. Stir in the chocolate chips.
7. Drop the cookie dough by spoonful onto an ungreased baking sheet, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie.
8. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.
9. Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutritional Information:

• Calories: Each cookie provides about 350 calories.
• Carbohydrates: 45 grams.
• Fat: 20 grams.
• Protein: 4 grams.

Dish Characteristics:

• These cookies are a combination of banana and chocolate, a popular flavor combination in the United States.
• The cookies are soft, moist, and have a crispy edge.
• The chocolate chips add a rich chocolate flavor and provide a contrast to the banana flavor.

User Comments:

1. "These cookies are delicious! The combination of banana and chocolate is amazing."
2. "I made these cookies for my family and they loved them. The texture is perfect."
3. "These cookies are easy to make and the flavor is fantastic. I will make them again."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• Make sure to use ripe bananas for the best flavor and texture.
• Use good quality chocolate chips for the best chocolate flavor.
• Baking time may vary depending on the oven, so keep checking on the cookies towards the end of the baking time.