Soft & Chewy Banana Bread Cookies
Make soft, chewy Banana Bread Cookies in just 20 minutes. Easy, flavorful, and perfect for snacks, breakfast, or dessert.
Ingredients
- 1 ripe banana, mashed
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup melted butter
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp cinnamon (optional)
- ½ tsp vanilla extract (optional)
- ¼½ tsp chopped walnuts or mini chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mash the Banana: In a medium bowl, mash the banana until smooth.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: Stir in sugar and melted butter. Add vanilla if using.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- Bring Together: Add dry ingredients to the banana mixture and stir until just combined.
- Add Mix-Ins: Fold in walnuts or chocolate chips if desired.
- Scoop Cookies: Drop tablespoon-sized scoops onto the baking sheet, leaving space between them.
- Bake: Bake for 10–12 minutes, until edges are lightly golden.
- Cool: Allow cookies to cool for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- The riper the banana, the stronger the flavor.
- For thicker cookies, chill the dough.
- Brown sugar gives a deeper flavor than white sugar.
- Mini chocolate chips ensure even melt and distribution.
- Store cookies only after they cool completely to prevent moisture buildup.