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Banana Bread Cookies

Banana Bread Cookies: Soft, Chewy Bliss You Can Customize!

Delight in these Banana Bread Cookies that combine the comfort of banana bread with cookie convenience, making them a customizable treat for any time of day.
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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: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Base
  • 3 medium Ripe Bananas The more speckled, the better!
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour Can swap with gluten-free blend
  • 1 tsp Baking Soda Ensure freshness for best results
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 3/4 cup Sugar Can reduce slightly for a healthier version
  • 1/2 cup Melted Butter Can substitute with coconut oil
  • 1 large Egg Flax egg or applesauce for vegan
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract Enhances flavor
Optional Mix-ins
  • 1 cup Chocolate Chips For a chocolatey surprise
  • 1/2 cup Chopped Walnuts For crunch
  • 1 cup Rolled Oats Boosts fiber
  • 1 tsp Spices (e.g., cinnamon, nutmeg) For added warmth

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • fork or potato masher
  • Whisk
  • Cookie scoop or spoon

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Mash ripe bananas in a large mixing bowl until smooth.
  3. Mix in melted butter, sugar, egg, and vanilla until well combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to the wet ingredients.
  5. Fold in optional mix-ins like chocolate chips, walnuts, or oats.
  6. Scoop heaping tablespoons of dough onto the baking sheet about 2 inches apart.
  7. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden and centers are set but soft.
  8. Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 2gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 125mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 6mg

Notes

For maximum sweetness, use heavily speckled or black bananas. Bake immediately after mixing to maintain softness.

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