Description
Banana bread cookies are the ultimate comfort treat, combining the sweet flavors of ripe bananas with a touch of warm spices. These soft, chewy cookies evoke nostalgia while being incredibly easy to prepare, making them perfect for any occasion. Whether enjoyed as an afternoon snack or a delightful dessert at gatherings, these cookies will have everyone returning for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tsp cinnamon powder
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, mash the bananas until smooth.
- In another bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract into the butter mixture.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing gently until just combined. Fold in chocolate chips if using.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are golden brown while centers remain soft. Let cool on wire racks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg