Description
Craving comfort? Banana bread cookies blend classic banana bread warmth with cookie convenience, delivering sweet nostalgia in every delightful bite. Crisp edges, chewy centers, and ripe banana flavor make these treats irresistible for quick snacking or sharing with friends.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 ripe banana, mashed
- 1 cup flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
Binding and Moisture Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup melted butter
Leavening and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, thoroughly mash ripe bananas until smooth and creamy.
- Incorporate sugar and melted butter into the mashed bananas, whisking until the mixture becomes uniform and glossy.
- Gently fold in flour, baking soda, and salt, stirring minimally to prevent overworking the dough.
- Using a spoon or cookie scoop, drop rounded portions of the batter onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them evenly.
- Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 8-10 minutes, watching for golden-brown edges as a doneness indicator.
- Remove from the oven and allow cookies to rest on the baking sheet for 2-3 minutes to firm up.
- Transfer cookies to a wire rack to cool completely, ensuring a soft and chewy texture.
- Once cooled, serve and savor the banana-infused treats.
Notes
- Swap overripe bananas for a perfect texture that enhances natural sweetness and moisture in the cookies.
- Use brown sugar instead of white for deeper caramel undertones and softer cookie consistency.
- Experiment with gluten-free flour blends to make these cookies suitable for those with wheat sensitivities.
- Add optional mix-ins like chocolate chips, chopped nuts, or cinnamon to elevate the basic recipe and create exciting flavor variations.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 115 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 102 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 17 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 14 mg