Description
Chewy Banana Bread Cookies are a delightful treat that perfectly captures the essence of warm, homemade goodness. Combining ripe bananas with hints of vanilla and cinnamon, these cookies offer a chewy texture and irresistible flavor. They’re easy to make and ideal for any occasion—from cozy family gatherings to casual afternoon snacks. Whether enjoyed with coffee or as a sweet breakfast, each cookie is like a hug from the inside.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2–3 ripe bananas (mashed)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup nuts or chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth but slightly chunky.
- In another bowl, cream together softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture, stirring just until combined. Fold in nuts or chocolate chips if desired.
- Drop heaping tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets, leaving space between each scoop.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are golden brown; centers should remain soft.
- Allow to cool slightly before transferring cookies to wire racks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg