Description
Let’s talk about the love child of banana bread and cookies. Yes, you heard it right—these Banana Bread Cookies are the perfect fusion of soft, chewy cookies and the irresistible comfort of banana bread. I
Ingredients
Scale
Base:
- 1 cup mashed overripe bananas (about 2 large bananas)
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp nutmeg (optional)
- Pinch of salt
Optional Mix-Ins:
- ½ cup chocolate chips
- ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans
- ¼ cup shredded coconut
Instructions
- Prepare the Wet Ingredients:
- In a large bowl, mash the bananas until smooth. Stir in the melted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until well combined. Add the egg and vanilla, mixing until smooth.
- Mix the Dry Ingredients:
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- Combine the Ingredients:
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring just until combined. Fold in your choice of mix-ins like chocolate chips or nuts.
- Scoop the Dough:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Drop spoonfuls of dough onto the sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake to Perfection:
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are golden brown and the centers are set. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Serve and Enjoy:
- Enjoy warm with a glass of milk or your favorite tea.