Description
These Banana Bread Cookies are the perfect fusion of soft banana bread and chewy cookies. They’re packed with ripe banana flavor, warm cinnamon, and a hint of vanilla, making them a delicious snack or dessert. With a soft, cake-like texture and optional mix-ins like chocolate chips or walnuts, these cookies are a great way to use up overripe bananas. Perfect for breakfast, a sweet treat, or even as a lunchbox snack!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup brown sugar, packed
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ripe banana, mashed (about ½ cup)
- 1 cup old-fashioned oats
- ½ cup chocolate chips (optional)
- ½ cup chopped walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Mix in the mashed banana until fully incorporated.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the oats, chocolate chips, and walnuts (if using).
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add ½ teaspoon of nutmeg or a dash of maple syrup.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days.
- These cookies freeze well! Store in a ziplock bag for up to 3 months.
- Swap chocolate chips for raisins or dried cranberries for a fruity twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Cookies
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 352mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 47mg
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