Banana Bread Cookies
These banana bread cookies combine the rich flavor of homemade banana bread with the convenience of a cookie, offering a soft and chewy texture perfect for sharing or indulging.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 ripe bananas 2 ripe bananas
- 1/2 cup 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
Optional Add-ins
- 1/2 cup 1/2 cup chocolate chips optional
- 1/2 cup 1/2 cup chopped nuts optional
Instructions
Preparation
- Begin by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth.
- Add the softened butter to the mashed bananas and mix until well combined.
- Stir in the brown sugar and granulated sugar, mixing thoroughly.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract, continuing to mix until everything is well incorporated.
- In a separate bowl, combine the baking soda, salt, and flour. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- If using, fold in the chocolate chips or nuts gently into the dough.
Baking
- Use a spoon or a cookie scoop to drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges turn lightly golden.
- Remove from the oven and let cookies cool on the sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
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Notes
Allow your cookies to cool completely before storing in an airtight container to retain moisture and softness. These cookies are also great for gifting!