Description
Indulge in the warm, comforting aroma of Banana Bread Cookies that bring back fond memories with every bite. These soft, golden-brown treats are packed with sweet banana flavor and a hint of cinnamon, making them perfect for sharing or enjoying solo. Easy to make and using simple ingredients, these cookies promise to be a hit at any gathering or cozy night in.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ripe bananas (mashed)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 large egg (room temperature)
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth.
- In another bowl, cream together melted butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until fully combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined.
- Fold in the mashed bananas (and optional nuts or chocolate chips).
- Using a cookie scoop, drop dollops of dough onto prepared baking sheets about two inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden but centers remain soft.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet before transferring to wire racks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg