Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of Banana Bread Cookies, a delightful twist on classic banana bread in cookie form. These soft and chewy treats are perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert, making them a versatile addition to any occasion. With the sweet aroma of ripe bananas and warm spices filling your kitchen, you’ll be tempted to reach for these cookies time and again. Plus, they’re easy to prepare and customizable with your favorite mix-ins like chocolate chips or nuts. Whether you’re enjoying them fresh from the oven or frozen for later, these cookies will surely please everyone.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- In another bowl, mash the bananas and mix in melted butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gradually combine the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just incorporated.
- Fold in optional mix-ins like chocolate chips or nuts.
- Drop rounded spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them two inches apart.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are golden brown and centers are set.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet before transferring them to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg