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Banana Bread Cookies Recipe

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Deliciously soft and flavorful Banana Bread Cookies that combine the moistness of banana bread with the convenience of a cookie. These cookies are perfectly spiced with cinnamon and can be customized with chocolate chips or nuts for an extra treat. Ideal for a quick snack or a delightful dessert.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Wet Ingredients

  • 2 ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Optional Add-ins

  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
  2. Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon until evenly combined.
  3. Prepare wet mixture: In a separate bowl, mash the ripe bananas thoroughly. Add the melted unsalted butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, egg, and vanilla extract, mixing until the mixture is smooth and uniform.
  4. Combine mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet banana mixture, stirring gently until just combined to avoid overmixing, which can make the cookies tough.
  5. Add optional mix-ins: Fold in any optional ingredients like chocolate chips, chopped walnuts, or pecans carefully to evenly distribute throughout the dough.
  6. Form cookies: Use a spoon to drop rounded spoonfuls of the cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them to allow for slight spreading.
  7. Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges of the cookies turn golden brown and the centers are set but still soft.
  8. Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes to firm up, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before serving or storing.

Notes

  • For a nuttier flavor, try using pecans instead of walnuts.
  • You can replace chocolate chips with dried fruit for a healthier alternative.
  • Be careful not to overmix the dough to keep the cookies tender.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
  • If bananas are not very ripe, microwave them for 20-30 seconds to soften before mashing.

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