Description
Indulge in the delightful world of Banana Bread Cookies, where the classic flavors of banana bread are transformed into soft, chewy cookies. These treats are not just easy to make but also incredibly versatile, making them perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert. With a rich taste from ripe bananas and warm spices, you’ll find yourself reaching for these cookies time and again. Customize them with chocolate chips or nuts to suit your taste preferences, and watch them become a family favorite at any gathering. Enjoy the comforting essence of banana bread in every bite!
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
- Optional: chocolate chips or nuts
Instructions
- Preheat 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 bananas and mix in melted butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, egg, and vanilla until smooth.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients with wet mixture until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- Optionally fold in chocolate chips or nuts for added flavor.
- Drop rounded spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet with space between each cookie.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are golden.
- Cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg