Description
These Chewy Banana Bread Cookies are a delightful fusion of soft, warm banana bread and the comforting texture of a cookie. Each bite offers a rich, buttery flavor complemented by the natural sweetness of ripe bananas, with a hint of cinnamon that lingers on the palate.
Ingredients
- Bananas: 2 large, very ripe, mashed
- Butter: 1/2 cup (1 stick), softened
- Brown Sugar: 3/4 cup, packed
- Granulated Sugar: 1/4 cup
- Egg: 1 large, room temperature
- Vanilla Extract: 1 teaspoon
- All-Purpose Flour: 1 1/2 cups
- Baking Soda: 1 teaspoon
- Salt: 1/2 teaspoon
- Cinnamon: 1 teaspoon
- Chocolate Chips: 1 cup (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add the mashed bananas, egg, and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Do not overmix.
- If using, fold in the chocolate chips.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto a lined baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers look set but still soft.
- Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Make-ahead: The dough can be prepared and refrigerated for up to 2 days before baking.
- Storage: Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- Substitutions: Use coconut oil instead of butter for a dairy-free option; substitute half of the flour with whole wheat flour for added nutrition.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: desserts
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10 grams
- Sodium: 100 milligrams
- Fat: 6 grams
- Saturated Fat: 4 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 22 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 2 grams
- Cholesterol: 20 milligrams
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