Banana bread cookies are a delicious twist on the classic banana bread! They’re soft, chewy, and packed with that rich banana flavor we love. Here’s a simple recipe to try:
Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups mashed ripe bananas (about 3 bananas)
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar (light or dark)
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp cinnamon (optional)
- 1 cup chocolate chips or walnuts (optional)
Instructions:
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Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon (if using).
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Cream butter and sugar: In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and brown sugar together until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes). You can use a hand mixer or stand mixer for this.
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Add banana and egg: Beat in the mashed bananas and egg until fully incorporated. Stir in the vanilla extract.
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Combine with dry ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, mixing until combined. If using, fold in chocolate chips or walnuts.
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Scoop dough: Use a cookie scoop or tablespoon to drop dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing the cookies about 2 inches apart.
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Bake: Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the cookies are golden brown on the edges and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
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Cool and enjoy: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
You’ll love how these turn out—perfect for breakfast or an afternoon snack! Let me know how they go if you try the recipe.