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Banana Bread Cookies

Banana Bread Cookies That Will Bring You Sweet Nostalgia

These Banana Bread Cookies combine ripe bananas and chocolate chips for a nostalgic treat, ready in under 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 2 cups Mashed Ripe Bananas Use overripe bananas for enhanced flavor.
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Substitute with margarine if desired.
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar Consider using coconut sugar for a lower glycemic option.
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar Can be reduced for less sweetness.
  • 1 large Egg For an egg-free alternative, use flaxseed meal mixed with water.
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract Use pure extract for the best taste.
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Replace with a gluten-free blend for gluten-free cookies.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda Ensure it’s fresh for optimal rising.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt Do not omit as it’s key for taste.
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon Can be substituted with other spices like nutmeg.
  • 1/2 cup Chopped Walnuts Can be swapped with pecans or omitted.
  • 1 cup Chocolate Chips Substitute with dark chocolate or dried fruit.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing bowl
  • baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • hand mixer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Cream together softened unsalted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).
  3. Incorporate mashed ripe bananas, egg, and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth (1-2 minutes).
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon. Gradually mix into the wet ingredients until just combined.
  5. Fold in optional chopped walnuts and chocolate chips.
  6. Drop rounded portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  7. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden and centers look slightly underbaked.
  8. Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 75mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For optimal freshness, store cookies in an airtight container for up to a week, or freeze for up to 3 months.

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