Description
Banana Bread Cookies are a delightful way to use up overripe bananas, transforming them into chewy, soft cookies that everyone will adore. These treats combine the classic flavors of banana bread with the convenience of a cookie format, making them perfect for snacking or dessert. With their easy-to-follow recipe and minimal ingredients, even novice bakers can have a fresh batch ready in no time. The warm aroma that fills your kitchen while they bake is just an added bonus! Customize these cookies by mixing in chocolate chips or nuts for an extra burst of flavor. Whether enjoyed straight from the oven or stored for later, these versatile cookies are sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ripe bananas
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- Optional: 1/2 cup chocolate chips or nuts
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth.
- Mix in the egg, brown sugar, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Gradually stir in the all-purpose flour and baking soda until just mixed (do not overmix).
- Fold in chocolate chips or nuts if desired.
- Drop tablespoon-sized mounds onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them about two inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until golden around the edges. Cool on wire racks before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 105
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 16mg