Banana Bread Cookies
These delightful cookies combine the rich, sweet flavors of overripe bananas with chocolate chips or walnuts, offering a soft, chewy texture that's perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 medium overripe bananas (about 1 cup, mashed) Bananas should be well overripe for best flavor.
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened) Consider browning the butter for richer flavor.
- ½ cup brown sugar (packed) Ensure it's packed tightly in the cup.
- 1 large egg Room temperature for better mixing.
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup chocolate chips or chopped walnuts (optional) Choose based on personal preference.
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon (optional, for extra flavor)
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mash the overripe bananas in a medium bowl until smooth.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and packed brown sugar until light and fluffy (2-3 minutes).
- Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
- Gently fold the mashed bananas into the mixture.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- Gradually combine the wet and dry ingredients, stirring until just blended.
- If using, fold in chocolate chips or walnuts.
Baking
- Scoop about 2 tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spaced about 2 inches apart.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden and tops look set.
- Cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Notes
Serve cookies warm or at room temperature. Great with milk, tea, or coffee. For storage, place cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.