Description
Delightfully soft and cake-like, these Banana Bread Cookies capture the rich flavors of classic banana bread in a convenient cookie form. Perfect for a quick snack or a sweet treat, they blend ripe bananas, warm spices, and optional walnuts or chocolate chips for a delicious twist.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 1 ripe banana, mashed
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg (optional)
Optional Mix-ins
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheet: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, creating a smooth base for the cookies.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: Beat in the egg, mashed banana, and vanilla extract until fully incorporated, ensuring a moist and flavorful dough.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg to evenly distribute the leavening agents and spices.
- Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined to avoid overmixing and maintain a tender texture.
- Add Optional Ingredients: Fold in chopped walnuts or pecans and/or mini chocolate chips if desired, adding extra flavor and texture to the cookies.
- Shape Cookies and Bake: Drop spoonfuls of dough, about 1 to 2 tablespoons each, onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them roughly 2 inches apart to allow spreading. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges turn lightly golden and the centers are set.
- Cool and Serve: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes to firm up before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy!
Notes
- These cookies have a soft, cake-like texture similar to banana bread.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Freeze the cookies for longer storage to maintain freshness.
- Feel free to adjust the amount of nuts or chocolate chips based on your preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
