Banana Bread Cookies

Banana Bread Cookies

Description:
Banana bread cookies bring the warm, comforting flavor of classic banana bread into a soft, chewy cookie. Made with ripe bananas and cozy spices, these cookies are perfect for using up overripe bananas and make a delicious snack or dessert.

Ingredients

• ½ cup unsalted butter, softened

• ½ cup granulated sugar

• ¼ cup brown sugar

• 1 large ripe banana, mashed

• 1 large egg

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

• 1½ cups all-purpose flour

• ½ teaspoon baking soda

• ½ teaspoon salt

• ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

• ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)

• ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)

• ½ cup chocolate chips (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.

2. In a large bowl, cream butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.

3. Mix in mashed banana, egg, and vanilla extract until well combined.

4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.

5. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing just until combined.

6. Fold in nuts or chocolate chips if using.

7. Scoop dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing about 2 inches apart.

8. Bake for 10–12 minutes, until edges are set and centers are soft.

9. Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Tips and Variations

• Use very ripe bananas for the best flavor.

• Do not overbake to keep the cookies soft.

• Add a simple glaze for a banana bread–style finish if desired.