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Banana Bread Cookies

Deliciously Soft Banana Bread Cookies in Under 30 Minutes

These soft, chewy Banana Bread Cookies deliver the comforting flavors of banana bread in a quick, delicious treat.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Cookies
Cuisine: American
Calories: 130
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 2 large Ripe Bananas Heavily speckled or blackened for best flavor.
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Can substitute with gluten-free blend plus xanthan gum.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar Can be reduced for a healthier option.
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Or substitute with almond extract.
Optional Mix-Ins
  • 1 cup Mini Chocolate Chips Perfect for an extra sweet touch.
  • 1/2 cup Chopped Walnuts Adds crunchy texture.
  • 1 cup Oats For a heartier texture.

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Fork or potato masher
  • Whisk
  • Spoon or cookie scoop

Method
 

Baking Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Mash the ripe bananas in a mixing bowl until smooth and creamy.
  3. Add brown sugar, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract to the mashed bananas and mix until glossy.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined.
  6. Fold in any optional ingredients such as mini chocolate chips, chopped walnuts, or oats.
  7. Scoop generous spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart.
  8. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden, then cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 130kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 1gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 80mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 7gVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use very ripe bananas for the sweetest flavor. Avoid over-mixing for soft, chewy cookies. Bake immediately after mixing for best results.

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