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Banana Bread Cookies

Soft and Chewy Banana Bread Cookies You’ll Love to Bake

These Soft and Chewy Banana Bread Cookies are made with just six simple ingredients for a delightful treat everyone will love.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 1 cup ripe bananas mashed, highly speckled for maximum flavor
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour or 1:1 gluten-free flour blend
  • 1/2 cup sugar brown sugar recommended
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter softened; substitute with melted coconut oil for dairy-free
Optional Add-Ins
  • nuts such as walnuts or pecans
  • chocolate chips for a chocolatey surprise

Equipment

  • Oven
  • mixing bowl
  • baking sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • spatula
  • fork
  • Cookie Scoop

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, peel and mash the ripe bananas until smooth.
  3. Add the softened unsalted butter and sugar to the mashed bananas and beat until creamy.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking soda, and a pinch of salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet banana mixture and gently fold together.
  6. Fold in optional extras like cinnamon, nuts, or chocolate chips.
  7. Drop spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart.
  8. Bake the cookies for 12-15 minutes until the edges are golden brown.
  9. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 90mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze for later enjoyment.

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