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Banana Bread Cookies

Banana Bread Cookies - Soft, Chewy Delights You’ll Love!

Delight in these soft and chewy Banana Bread Cookies made with overripe bananas for a quick treat in under 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 2 large Bananas very ripe or speckled
  • 1 1/2 cups All-Purpose Flour or gluten-free blend
  • 3/4 cup Brown Sugar can reduce for a lighter version
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda leavening agent
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt enhances sweetness
  • 1/2 cup Butter unsalted, melted
  • 1 large Egg room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
Optional Mix-Ins
  • 1 cup Chocolate Chips mini chips for fun twist
  • 1/2 cup Chopped Nuts walnuts or pecans
  • 1/2 cup Oats rolled oats
  • 1 teaspoon Spices nutmeg or cloves for flavor

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • Spatula
  • Fork
  • Whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Mash the very ripe bananas in a large mixing bowl until smooth.
  3. Mix melted butter and brown sugar into the mashed bananas until creamy.
  4. Incorporate the egg and vanilla extract, stirring until combined.
  5. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir until just combined.
  7. Fold in any optional mix-ins like chocolate chips or nuts.
  8. Scoop the dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  9. Bake for 10-12 minutes until golden at the edges.
  10. Allow to cool on the sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 2gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 90mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For best results, use very ripe bananas and avoid overmixing the dough. Store cookies in an airtight container for freshness.

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