Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

In a bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, and salt. This will ensure your cookies have the right structure!

In a large mixing bowl, beat together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until creamy and light—this should take about 2-3 minutes.

Mix in the mashed bananas, egg, and vanilla extract until everything is well combined.

Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep your cookies tender!

Gently fold the chocolate chips into the dough, ensuring an even distribution of chocolatey goodness.

Use a cookie scoop or tablespoon to drop balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.

Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. The centers should still look soft for that chewy texture.

Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.