Banana Bread Cookies
These delightful banana bread cookies offer the perfect treat for banana lovers. Soft and chewy, infused with the rich flavors of ripe bananas and warm spices, they are an ideal snack or dessert. Enjoy them with a glass of milk or a warm cup of tea!
Equipment
- 1 mixing bowl
- 1 measuring cups
- 1 measuring spoons
- 1 cookie sheet
- 1 parchment paper (optional)
- 1 electric mixer or whisk
- 1 spatula
- 1 cooling rack
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup ripe bananas, mashed (about 2 medium bananas)
- ½ cup chocolate chips optional
- ¼ cup chopped walnuts optional
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cookie sheet with parchment paper if desired.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and ground cinnamon. Set aside.
- In another bowl, use an electric mixer or whisk to cream the softened butter and brown sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
- Add the mashed bananas to the mixture and stir until combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- If desired, fold in chocolate chips and chopped walnuts for added texture and flavor.
- Drop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the prepared cookie sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden and the centers look set.
- Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack.
Notes
Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. These cookies can also be frozen for up to 3 months; just thaw at room temperature before serving. Feel free to customize the recipe by adding your favorite mix-ins like dried fruits or coconut flakes.