Heavenly Banana Bread Cookies
Heavenly Banana Bread Cookies are a delightful fusion of traditional banana bread and soft, chewy cookies that will charm your taste buds with every bite. Made with ripe bananas for natural sweetness and enhanced by hints of cinnamon and nutmeg, these cookies are perfect for any occasion. Easy to prepare and customizable with optional add-ins like chocolate chips or nuts, they’ll bring the flavors of home-baked goodness straight to your kitchen.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 18 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2–3 ripe bananas (mashed)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts or chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth.
- In another bowl, cream together softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and mashed bananas. Gradually mix in flour, baking soda, and cinnamon until just combined.
- Fold in nuts or chocolate chips if using.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions onto the prepared baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes until golden brown around the edges.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg