Soft and Chewy Banana Bread Cookies
A delightful twist on classic banana bread, these soft and chewy cookies combine ripe bananas with warm spices and optional mix-ins for a comforting treat.
Equipment
- Baking Sheet
Ingredients
Cookie Dough Ingredients
- 2 ripe bananas mashed
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¾ cup brown sugar packed
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp cinnamon
Optional Add-Ins
- ½ cup chocolate chips optional
- ½ cup chopped walnuts optional
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mash the ripe bananas in a bowl until smooth.
- Cream the softened butter and brown sugar in a large mixing bowl until light and fluffy.
- Stir in the mashed bananas, egg, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and cinnamon.
- Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Optionally, fold in the chocolate chips and chopped walnuts.
- Use a cookie scoop or tablespoon to drop rounded portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them apart.
- Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until the edges are lightly golden.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
Notes
Feel free to customize the mix-ins to suit your taste. These cookies are best enjoyed fresh out of the oven or stored in an airtight container.