Banana Bread Cookies

These Banana Bread Cookies bring the warm, comforting flavor of banana bread into a soft, chewy cookie form.

Ingredients

• 1 ripe banana, mashed
• 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
• 1 1/2 cups (180g) all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 cup (60g) unsalted butter, softened
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Equipment

• Mixing bowl
• Electric mixer or whisk
• Baking sheet
• Parchment paper
• Fork (for mashing banana)

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat and Prepare

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2: Make the Dough

1. In a bowl, mash the ripe banana with a fork until smooth.
2. Add softened butter, granulated sugar, egg, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until a soft dough forms.

Step 3: Shape and Bake

1. Drop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
2. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden. The centers will remain soft.
3. Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Step 4: Serve

1. Enjoy warm or at room temperature. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

Cooking Tips

• Ripeness: Use a very ripe banana for maximum sweetness and flavor.
• Texture: For chewier cookies, slightly underbake and let them firm up as they cool.
• Add-Ins: Optional mix-ins like chocolate chips or nuts can be added (about 1/2 cup).

Nutritional Information (Per Cookie, Approximate)

• Calories: 90
• Protein: 2g
• Fat: 3g
• Carbohydrates: 14g
• Fiber: 1g
• Sodium: 70mg

Serving Suggestions

Pair with a cup of coffee or tea. Serve as a snack or dessert alongside