Description
These Banana Bread Cookies are a delightful twist on classic banana bread, combining the flavors of ripe bananas, warm cinnamon, and optional add-ins like walnuts and mini chocolate chips. Soft, cake-like, and perfect for breakfast or snacking!
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ripe banana, mashed (about 1/2 cup)
Optional Add-Ins:
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream butter and sugars: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add wet ingredients: Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and mashed banana until well combined.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- Combine wet and dry: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Add optional add-ins: Fold in the walnuts and/or chocolate chips if using.
- Bake: Drop tablespoon-sized scoops of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers are set.
- Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For extra banana flavor, use an overly ripe banana.
- These cookies are soft and cake-like—great for breakfast or snacking.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days or refrigerate for longer freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
