Description
Delicious Banana Bread Cookies that combine the soft, moist flavor of classic banana bread with the chewy texture of cookies. These cookies are enhanced with oats, and optionally walnuts or chocolate chips, making them a perfect treat for any banana bread lover looking for a quick, easy, and bite-sized snack.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup mashed ripe bananas (about 1 medium banana)
Add-ins
- 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- ½ cup chopped walnuts (optional)
- ½ cup chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven and prepare baking sheet: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Set aside to incorporate flavors evenly.
- Cream butter and sugars: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter with both granulated and brown sugars until the mixture is light and fluffy, which creates a tender cookie texture.
- Add egg, vanilla, and banana: Mix in the egg and vanilla extract first to combine, then fold in the mashed ripe banana for natural sweetness and moisture.
- Combine dry and wet ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring just until incorporated to avoid overmixing and tough cookies.
- Fold in oats and optional add-ins: Gently fold in the rolled oats for texture, and add walnuts or chocolate chips if using, for extra flavor and crunch.
- Shape dough on baking sheet: Drop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow spreading.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the edges turn lightly golden, indicating perfect doneness.
- Cool: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely, ensuring they firm up nicely.
Notes
- Ensure bananas are ripe for maximum sweetness and moisture.
- Optional walnuts can be omitted for a nut-free version.
- Chocolate chips add a sweet contrast to the banana flavor.
- Do not overmix the batter to keep cookies tender.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- These cookies freeze well—freeze baked cookies in a sealed bag for up to 2 months.
