Banana Bread Cookies
These delicious banana bread cookies combine the classic flavor of banana bread with the chewy texture of a cookie. They're perfect for a quick snack or dessert!
Equipment
- 1 large mixing bowl
- 1 baking sheet
- 1 parchment paper
- 1 whisk
- 1 measuring cups and spoons
- 1 rubber spatula
- 1 cooling rack
Ingredients
- 1 cup ripe bananas, mashed About 2 bananas; ensure they are very ripe for the best flavor and sweetness.
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup melted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips Optional; feel free to customize with nuts or dried fruit instead.
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the mashed bananas, granulated sugar, melted butter, vanilla extract, and egg. Stir until well combined.
- Sprinkle the baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon over the mixture, then gently mix in.
- Gradually add the all-purpose flour, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Fold in the chocolate chips if using.
- Using a spoon or cookie scoop, drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each cookie.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Remove from oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack to cool completely.
Notes
Ensure your bananas are very ripe for the best flavor and sweetness.
These cookies can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Feel free to customize these cookies by adding nuts or swapping chocolate chips for dried fruit.