Description
Banana Bread Cookies are soft, moist cookies that taste just like classic banana bread. They’re perfect for using overripe bananas and make a great snack or breakfast treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 ripe banana, mashed (about 1/2 cup)
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and mashed banana until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in nuts and chocolate chips if using.
- Drop tablespoon-sized scoops of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden and centers are set.
- Allow to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Use very ripe bananas for best flavor and moisture.
- For a healthier twist, substitute half the flour with whole wheat flour.
- You can add oats for extra texture.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
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