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Banana Bread Cookies

Sweet & Chewy Banana Bread Cookies Your New Favorite Treat

These Banana Bread Cookies are soft, chewy, and a delightful way to use up overly ripe bananas.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 3 medium Ripe Bananas Use heavily speckled or blackened bananas for the best taste.
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour Can be substituted with a gluten-free baking blend.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda Essential for a nice rise.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder Helps create a light and soft texture.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt Balances sweetness.
  • 1/2 cup Butter Unsalted butter is recommended.
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar Provides sweetness and moisture.
  • 1 large Egg Can substitute with a flax egg or applesauce.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Enhances flavor.
Optional Mix-ins
  • 1 cup Chocolate Chips Dark, milk, or white varieties can be used.
  • 1/2 cup Nuts Walnuts or pecans recommended.
  • 1 teaspoon Spices Consider nutmeg or cloves.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Baking sheets
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Step 1: Preheat the Oven. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Step 2: Prepare the Bananas. Mash the ripe bananas until smooth.
  3. Step 3: Mix Wet Ingredients. Combine melted butter, brown sugar, egg, and vanilla with bananas.
  4. Step 4: Incorporate Dry Ingredients. Whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt, then add to the wet ingredients.
  5. Step 5: Add Optional Mix-ins. Fold in chocolate chips, nuts, or spices as desired.
  6. Step 6: Scoop and Bake. Drop dollops of dough onto the baking sheet and bake for 10 to 12 minutes.
  7. Step 7: Cool and Enjoy. Allow cookies to cool before transferring them to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 2gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container to maintain their texture. Customize your mix-ins for personalization.

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