Banana Bread Cookies
Delightfully chewy and bursting with flavor, these Banana Bread Cookies blend the warmth of banana bread with the comforting texture of cookies. Perfect for sharing or enjoying alone!
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2-3 pieces Ripe Bananas The riper, the better!
- 1.5 cups All-Purpose Flour Can substitute with whole wheat flour.
- 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
- 0.5 teaspoon Baking Powder
- 0.5 cups Brown Sugar
- 0.25 cups Granulated Sugar
- 0.5 cups Butter Can substitute with coconut oil or margarine for vegan.
- 1 piece Egg Can substitute with flaxseed meal + water for vegan.
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 1 cup Chocolate Chips Optional add-in.
- 0.5 cups Chopped Nuts Optional add-in.
Substitutions
- 1 cup Applesauce For a lower sugar option instead of ripe bananas.
- 1.5 cups Gluten-free flour blend Substitute for all-purpose flour.
- 1 cup Coconut sugar For a healthier option instead of brown sugar.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mash 2-3 ripe bananas until smooth.
- In a separate mixing bowl, beat together 1/2 cup softened butter, 1/2 cup brown sugar, and 1/4 cup granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Stir in 1 large egg and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract until fully combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together 1.5 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and 0.5 teaspoon baking powder.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture, stirring just until combined.
- If desired, gently fold in 1 cup of chocolate chips or 0.5 cup chopped nuts.
Baking
- Drop tablespoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them out to allow for spreading.
- Bake for about 10-12 minutes or until the edges are golden.
- Let them cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
Notes
For a caramelized cookie, let the dough rest in the fridge for about 30 minutes before baking. To achieve crispy edges, bake them a little longer; for softer cookies, remove while slightly undercooked.