Banana Bread Cookies
Craving the comforting taste of banana bread but in a quicker, more convenient form? Look no further than banana bread cookies! These treats capture the familiar, comforting flavor of banana bread and provide the satisfying chewiness of a cookie.
Equipment
- Baking Sheet
- Parchment Paper
- Electric mixer
Ingredients
Cookie Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup mashed ripe bananas about 2-3 medium bananas
- ½ cup chopped walnuts or chocolate chips optional
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. This usually takes about 3-5 minutes with an electric mixer.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Add the mashed bananas and mix until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Again, avoid overmixing.
- If using, stir in the chopped walnuts or chocolate chips.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers are set.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For best results, use very ripe bananas. Store cookies in an airtight container.