Description
Discover an easy recipe for decadent banana bread cookies Irresistible treats that combine flavors of classic banana bread in a delightful cookie.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 to 3 ripe bananas (about 1 cup mashed)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (or whole wheat flour for a healthier option)
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips (optional)
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- Mash the ripe bananas in a mixing bowl until smooth.
- Cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Stir in the mashed bananas until fully incorporated.
- Whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt in another bowl. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips or nuts if desired.
- Drop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden and centers look set.
- Cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 120 calories
- Sugar: 8 grams
- Fat: 5 grams
- Saturated Fat: 5 grams
- Carbohydrates: 18 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 2 grams