Irresistibly Soft Banana Bread Cookies You'll Love
Delight in these Banana Bread Cookies, a perfect mix of cookie and comforting banana bread. Soft, chewy, and customizable!
Equipment
- mixing bowl
- whisk
- baking sheet
- parchment paper
- Oven
Ingredients
For the Cookie Dough
- 2 pieces ripe bananas mashed
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar packed
- 1 piece large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Dry Mix
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
For Extra Texture and Flavor
- ½ cup rolled oats
- ½ cup chocolate chips optional
- ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans optional
Instructions
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream the butter and sugars together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Incorporate the mashed bananas into the mixture, ensuring it is smooth.
- Add the egg and vanilla, stirring until evenly blended.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon, then combine with the wet ingredients.
- Fold in rolled oats and optional mix-ins like chocolate chips and nuts.
- Spoon the dough onto the baking sheet, leaving space for spreading.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, until edges are golden but centers look soft.
- Cool cookies on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
For best results, choose very ripe bananas and avoid overmixing dough. Chill dough if too soft before baking.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 0.5mg
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