Description
Soft and chewy cookies with the comforting flavor of banana bread and a hint of cinnamon. These banana bread cookies are a delightful twist on a classic quick bread, perfect for snacking or sharing.
Ingredients
- 1 and 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 1 large banana)
- 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract, then mix in the mashed banana until combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the oats, walnuts, and chocolate chips, if using.
- Drop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For extra banana flavor, use very ripe bananas with brown spots.
- Walnuts and chocolate chips are optional and can be omitted or substituted with pecans or raisins.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days.
- Cookies can be frozen in a sealed container for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 11 g
- Sodium: 95 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 18 mg
