Banana Bread Cookies
Banana bread cookies combine the comforting flavors of traditional banana bread with the delightful texture of cookies, resulting in a treat that's perfect for any time of day.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 pieces ripe bananas, mashed The riper, the better!
- 1 cup brown sugar Packed
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened Room temperature
- 1 large egg Room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Optional Add-ins
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts Optional
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips Optional
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy.
- Add the mashed bananas, egg, and vanilla extract. Mix well until everything is combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and ground cinnamon.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined.
- If you’re using nuts or chocolate chips, fold them into the dough.
Baking
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving some space between each cookie.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Notes
For best results, use very ripe bananas. Room temperature butter and eggs create a smoother mixture. To prevent spreading, chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking.