Banana Bread Cookies
Soft, chewy, and bursting with sweet banana flavor, these Banana Bread Cookies are the perfect blend of classic banana bread and a delicious cookie!
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Baking Sheet
- Parchment Paper
- Whisk
Ingredients
Banana Bread Cookie Dough
- 2 ripe bananas mashed
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup butter melted
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips optional
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mash the ripe bananas in a large mixing bowl until smooth.
- Add melted butter, brown sugar, egg, and vanilla extract. Whisk until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, mix flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture. Do not overmix.
- Optionally, stir in chocolate chips or nuts.
- Refrigerate the dough for 30 minutes to enhance flavor and prevent spreading.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto the baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges turn golden brown.
- Let cookies cool on the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
Notes
For extra texture, add chopped walnuts or pecans. Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 5 days.