Banana Bread Cookies
Soft, chewy, and packed with banana flavor, these Banana Bread Cookies are the perfect sweet treat. With a hint of cinnamon and optional mix-ins like chocolate chips and nuts, they’re a delicious twist on classic banana bread!
Equipment
- Mixing Bowls
- Whisk
- Baking Sheet
- Parchment Paper
- Wire Rack
Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
- 2 ripe bananas mashed
- 1/2 cup butter melted
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg room temperature
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp salt
Optional Mix-Ins
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips optional
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mash the ripe bananas in a mixing bowl until smooth.
- Add melted butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, egg, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- Slowly fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Gently fold in chocolate chips and chopped nuts, if using.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them slightly apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown around the edges and set in the center.
- Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For best results, use very ripe bananas for more sweetness and moisture. If the dough is too soft, chill it for 15-20 minutes before baking.