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Banana Bread Cookies

Deliciously Chewy Banana Bread Cookies You'll Love

These Banana Bread Cookies combine the comforting essence of traditional banana bread with chewy cookie goodness.
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Baking, banana, Banana Bread Cookies, chewy, cookies, dessert
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Total Time: 27 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Calories: 120kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Electric mixer
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • cookie scoop

Ingredients

For the Cookie Dough

  • 2 ripe bananas These provide natural sweetness and moisture.
  • ½ cup unsalted butter Softened butter at room temperature.
  • ½ cup granulated sugar Adjust to taste if desired.
  • ½ cup brown sugar Packed for depth and flavor.
  • 1 large egg Acts as a binder for structure.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Enhances overall flavor.

For the Dry Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour Base for cookies.
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda Helps cookies rise.
  • ½ teaspoon salt Balances sweetness.
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon Adds aromatic flavor.

For the Mix-Ins

  • ½ cup rolled oats Creates chewy texture.
  • ½ cup chocolate chips Optional for a chocolate twist.
  • ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans Optional for added crunch.

Instructions

Step-by-Step Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Cream the unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until light and fluffy.
  • Incorporate the mashed bananas and mix until fully combined.
  • Add the egg and vanilla extract, stirring until mixed well.
  • Whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon in a separate bowl.
  • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
  • Fold in the rolled oats, and if desired, chocolate chips and chopped nuts.
  • Scoop spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving space to spread.
  • Bake for 10-12 minutes, until the edges are lightly golden.
  • Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Notes

Use ripe bananas for maximum sweetness and avoid overmixing to prevent tough cookies.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookie | Calories: 120kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 75mg | Potassium: 60mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 150IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 0.5mg