Description
Enjoy the comforting taste of banana bread in a chewy, soft cookie form with this easy Banana Bread Cookies recipe. Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert, these cookies are made with ripe bananas and a few simple ingredients. Customize them with chocolate chips or nuts for an extra indulgent treat!
Ingredients
2 ripe bananas, mashed
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ cup unsalted butter, melted
½ cup brown sugar
¼ cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional: ½ cup chocolate chips, chopped walnuts, or pecans
Instructions
Preheat Oven & Prepare Sheet: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
Mash Bananas: In another bowl, mash the bananas and mix with melted butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth.
Combine Wet & Dry Ingredients: Gradually stir the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
Add Optional Mix-ins: Fold in chocolate chips or nuts (if using).
Shape Cookies: Drop rounded spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet.
Bake: Bake for 10–12 minutes, until the edges are golden and the centers are set.
Cool: Cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Use very ripe bananas for the best flavor.
No need to chill the dough before baking.
Add oats for extra texture and fiber if desired.
Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
