Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of soft and chewy Banana Bread Cookies, a delightful twist on classic banana bread. These cookies are incredibly easy to make and deliver a rich banana flavor with a melt-in-your-mouth texture, making them perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert. With just a handful of ingredients and minimal prep time, you can whip up these tasty treats in less than 30 minutes. Customize them with your favorite mix-ins like chocolate chips or nuts to suit your taste. Whether paired with a glass of milk or enjoyed warm with ice cream, these cookies are sure to be a hit with everyone!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Optional: 1/2 cup chocolate chips, chopped walnuts, or pecans
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- In another bowl, combine mashed bananas, melted butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, egg, and vanilla until smooth.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- Optional: Stir in chocolate chips or nuts if desired.
- Drop rounded spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes until golden around edges; let cool before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 65mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg