Description
Imagine the cozy flavor of banana bread baked into a soft, chewy cookie—yes, it’s as good as it sounds! These Banana Bread Cookies are moist, lightly spiced, and filled with warm banana flavor. They’re perfect for using up ripe bananas and even better with a cup of coffee or glass of milk. They’re everything you love about banana bread, in a fun, snackable form.
Ingredients
2 ripe bananas, mashed
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
½ cup brown sugar
¼ cup white sugar
1 large egg
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
½ tsp baking soda
½ tsp cinnamon
¼ tsp salt
½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
½ cup mini chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Cream butter and sugars together until light and fluffy.
Add mashed bananas, egg, and vanilla. Mix until smooth.
In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture. Stir in nuts or chocolate chips if using.
Scoop dough onto baking sheet using a tablespoon or cookie scoop.
Bake for 10–12 minutes, until edges are set and centers look soft.
Cool on tray for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 120 / Cookie
- Sugar: 9g/ Cookie
- Fat: 5g / Cookie
- Carbohydrates: 18g / Cookie
- Protein: 2g / Cookie