Description
Banana Bread Cookies are soft, chewy treats that combine the warm flavors of classic banana bread with the convenience of a cookie. They’re perfect for breakfast, dessert, or a wholesome snack.
Ingredients
- 2 ripe bananas (mashed)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Optional: 1/2 cup rolled oats
- Optional: 1/2 cup chocolate chips
- Optional: 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in the mashed bananas, egg, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Fold in any optional mix-ins like oats, chocolate chips, or nuts.
- Scoop rounded tablespoons 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 the centers are set.
- Let 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.
- Chill the dough before baking for a firmer cookie texture.
- Gently flatten the dough balls if you prefer a thinner cookie.
- Great for breakfast, snacks, or lunchboxes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10–12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
