Banana Marshmallow Cookies – Soft & Gooey
Banana Marshmallow Cookies are soft, chewy, and filled with melty chocolate chips and gooey marshmallows. This easy bakery-style recipe is perfect for summer gatherings, holidays, or anytime you want a delicious homemade treat.
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- Cookie Scoop
- Electric mixer
- Parchment paper
Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened (113 g)
- ¾ cup brown sugar (150 g)
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ cup mashed ripe banana (60 g)
- 2 cups + 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour (260 g)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ cup milk chocolate chips (100 g)
- Chocolate digestive biscuits (as needed)
- Marshmallows (as needed)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and brown sugar until the mixture becomes light, smooth, and creamy.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract, then mix until fully combined. Stir in the mashed banana until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until a soft cookie dough forms. Fold in the chocolate chips.
- Cover the dough and refrigerate for 1 hour.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place the chocolate digestive biscuits on the baking sheet and top each biscuit with a marshmallow.
- Scoop a ball of cookie dough over each marshmallow. Top with a small piece of marshmallow and a few extra chocolate chips.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (356°F) for 12–14 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
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Notes
- Use ripe bananas for the best flavor and natural sweetness.
- Chilling the dough helps create thicker, chewier cookies.
- Do not overbake. The cookies will continue to set as they cool.
- Enjoy the cookies warm for the best gooey marshmallow and melted chocolate texture.