Description

Learn how to make irresistibly soft, moist banana bread cookies that blend the cozy flavor of banana bread with the convenience of cookies. Perfectly sweet, tender, and bakery-quality every time.

Ingredients

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1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 ripe bananas, mashed
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips or dark chocolate chunks (optional)
1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
In another bowl, mash bananas, then add melted butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, egg, and vanilla. Mix until smooth.
Gradually combine dry ingredients with wet ingredients. Stir gently until just combined; do not overmix.
Fold in chocolate chips or nuts if using.
Drop rounded spoonfuls of dough onto the baking sheet, spacing about 2 inches apart.
Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are golden and centers remain slightly soft.
Cool on baking sheet for 3–5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

For best flavor, use overripe bananas with brown spots. Avoid overmixing for a soft, tender cookie texture. Optional: chill dough for 15 minutes before baking for thicker cookies.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cookie
Calories: 200
Sugar: 17g
Sodium: 130mg
Fat: 10g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 4g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 27g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 25mg

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