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Banana Bread Cookies

Banana Bread Cookies

These Banana Bread Cookies deliver all the cozy flavors of traditional banana bread without the wait time. They bake in just 12 minutes and can be customized with your favorite mix-ins like chocolate chips or walnuts. The texture is soft and tender with slightly crisp edges, making them a delightful handheld treat.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 125
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 medium ripe bananas (about 1 cup mashed)
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • ¾ cup light brown sugar, packed
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamo
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup chocolate chips or walnuts (optional)

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until mostly smooth.
  3. In a large bowl, beat the softened butter with both sugars until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract, then fold in the mashed bananas.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
  6. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir just until no flour streaks remain. Fold in chocolate chips or nuts if using.
  7. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  8. Bake for 11-13 minutes until the edges are set and lightly golden. Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Notes

Make sure your bananas are very ripe for the best flavor. These cookies freeze well, so consider making a double batch.