Banana Bread Cookies
Delightful cookies that blend the classic flavors of banana bread with the ease of cookies, featuring a soft, chewy center and rich buttery taste.
Servings: 24 cookies
Calories: 120kcal
Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
- 1 ripe banana 1 ripe banana – Mashed for natural sweetness
- 1/2 cup 1/2 cup unsalted butter Softened for a rich texture
- 1/2 cup 1/2 cup brown sugar For deep caramel-like flavor
- 1/4 cup 1/4 cup granulated sugar To complement brown sugar
- 1 egg 1 egg For binding the mixture
- 1 tsp 1 tsp vanilla extract For aromatic depth
Dry Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour For a light and chewy base
- 1/2 tsp 1/2 tsp baking soda For gentle lift
- 1/2 tsp 1/2 tsp cinnamon For warmth and spiciness
- 1/4 tsp 1/4 tsp salt To balance flavors
Optional Ingredients
- 1/2 cup 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts For crunchy texture and nutty flavor
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until fluffy.
- Incorporate the mashed banana, egg, and vanilla extract into the creamed mixture until combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring gently. Fold in nuts if using.
- Scoop tablespoonfuls of dough onto a lined baking sheet, flattening each slightly with a fork.
Baking
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes until golden brown.
- Transfer cookies to a wire rack to cool.
Notes
Use very ripe bananas for maximum sweetness. Ensure butter is at room temperature for easy mixing. Avoid over-mixing to maintain chewy texture.