Description
Delicious Banana Bread Cookies combine the moist, sweet flavors of classic banana bread with the fun, handheld convenience of cookies. These soft and chewy treats feature ripe bananas, warm cinnamon, and melty chocolate chips baked to perfection, ideal for snacks or dessert.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2 medium)
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
Add-ins
- 1 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until the mixture becomes light and fluffy, ensuring a smooth base for the dough.
- Add Bananas, Egg, and Vanilla: Mix in the mashed ripe bananas, one large egg, and vanilla extract until everything is well combined and uniform in texture.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk the all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon (if using) to evenly distribute the leavening and spices.
- Mix Dry and Wet Ingredients: Gradually stir the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, folding gently to combine. Then fold in the chocolate chips, distributing them evenly throughout the dough.
- Form Cookies: Drop rounded tablespoons of cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow room for spreading.
- Decorate and Bake: Press extra chocolate chips on top of each cookie if desired for added chocolate goodness. Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers are set but still soft.
- Cool Cookies: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Optionally, sprinkle with sea salt for a flavor contrast.
Notes
- Ensure bananas are very ripe for the best natural sweetness and moisture.
- Do not overbake the cookies to keep them soft and chewy.
- Chocolate chips can be substituted with nuts or dried fruit if preferred.
- Adding sea salt on top enhances the chocolate flavor and balances sweetness.
- Store cookies in an airtight container to maintain freshness for up to 5 days.
