Description
Delight in these soft and cakey Banana Bread Cookies that capture the rich, comforting flavors of classic banana bread in an easy-to-make cookie form. Perfect for a sweet treat or dessert, these cookies combine ripe banana, warm cinnamon, and optional nuts or chocolate chips for extra texture and flavor.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup mashed ripe banana (about 1 medium)
Dry Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Optional Add-ins
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheet: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, beat the softened unsalted butter together with the brown sugar and granulated sugar until the mixture is light, fluffy, and well combined, creating a creamy base for the cookies.
- Add Egg, Vanilla, and Banana: Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and mashed ripe banana until the ingredients are fully incorporated, giving the dough moisture and banana flavor.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, ground cinnamon, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening and spices throughout the flour.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet banana mixture, stirring gently just until combined to avoid overmixing and maintain a tender texture.
- Fold in Optional Nuts and Chocolate Chips: If using, fold in the chopped walnuts or pecans and mini chocolate chips evenly to add texture and bursts of flavor to the cookies.
- Shape Cookies: Drop tablespoon-sized scoops of the cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing each about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading while baking.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the cookie edges turn lightly golden and the centers appear set but soft.
- Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes to firm up slightly before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely, ensuring optimal texture.
Notes
- These cookies are soft and cakey with a flavor reminiscent of classic banana bread.
- For an extra sweet touch, drizzle a light glaze made from powdered sugar and milk over cooled cookies.
- Cookies freeze well and can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 months.
- Both nuts and chocolate chips are optional; feel free to customize according to your preferences or dietary requirements.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 80 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
