Description
Delightful cookies that combine the flavors of classic banana bread with the fun of a cookie.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ripe bananas
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup walnuts or chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mash the ripe bananas until smooth, then stir in sugar and softened butter until creamy.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until well blended.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the banana mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Fold in walnuts or chocolate chips if using.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, until edges are golden brown.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for 3-5 days or freeze for up to three months.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 12
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1.2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg