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Banana Bread Cookies Recipe

Banana Bread Cookies Recipe
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Delight in the perfect blend of classic banana bread flavors with the convenience of a cookie. These Banana Bread Cookies are soft, moist, and packed with natural sweetness from ripe bananas, enhanced by warm cinnamon and optional chocolate chips or nuts for added texture and taste. Easy to prepare and bake, they make a fantastic snack or dessert that everyone will love.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Wet Ingredients

  • 2 ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Optional Mix-ins

  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips, chopped walnuts, or pecans

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure easy cleanup.
  2. Combine dry ingredients: In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon until well blended. This ensures even distribution of the leavening agents and spices.
  3. Mix wet ingredients: In another bowl, mash the ripe bananas thoroughly. Add the melted unsalted butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, egg, and vanilla extract, then mix until the mixture is smooth and homogenous.
  4. Incorporate dry into wet: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the banana mixture, stirring just until combined to avoid overmixing, which can make the cookies tough.
  5. Add optional mix-ins: Gently fold in chocolate chips or chopped nuts like walnuts or pecans if desired, adding extra flavor and texture to your cookies.
  6. Form cookies: Drop rounded spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them evenly to allow for spreading during baking.
  7. Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake the cookies for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges turn golden and the centers are set but still soft.
  8. Cool: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes to firm up, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before serving or storing.

Notes

  • For extra moisture, use very ripe bananas with brown spots.
  • Substitute melted coconut oil for butter for a dairy-free option.
  • You can swap all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour for added fiber, though texture may slightly change.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
  • Freeze baked cookies for longer storage; thaw at room temperature before serving.

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