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Banana Bread Cookies

Irresistibly Chewy Banana Bread Cookies You’ll Adore

These Banana Bread Cookies are soft, chewy, and quick to make, a delightful treat your family will love.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert Recipes
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 2 medium ripe bananas mashed
  • ½ cup unsalted butter softened
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup brown sugar packed
  • 1 large egg or flax egg for vegan option
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour or whole wheat for a healthier twist
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ cup rolled oats can substitute with quick oats
Optional Mix-Ins
  • ½ cup chocolate chips or dark chocolate
  • ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans optional

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • hand mixer
  • baking sheet
  • parchment paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Banana Bread Cookies
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugars together until light and fluffy.
  3. Add in the mashed bananas and mix until fully incorporated.
  4. Stir in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
  5. Whisk together the dry ingredients in a separate bowl and then gradually mix into the banana batter.
  6. Fold in the oats and any desired mix-ins, such as chocolate chips or nuts.
  7. Drop spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  8. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden but the centers remain soft.
  9. Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 2gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2.5gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 90mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For optimal sweetness, use ripe bananas with brown spots. Customize the mix-ins to suit your taste.

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