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Banana Bread Cookies Recipe

Banana Bread Cookies Recipe
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Delight in these moist and flavorful Banana Bread Cookies, a perfect blend of classic banana bread and chewy cookies. Made with ripe bananas, warm cinnamon, and optional chocolate chips or nuts, these cookies offer a sweet treat that’s easy to prepare and great for snacking or dessert.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Wet Ingredients

  • 2 ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Optional Add-ins

  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon until well combined to evenly distribute the leavening agents and spices.
  3. Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, mash the ripe bananas thoroughly. Add melted unsalted butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, egg, and vanilla extract to the mashed bananas. Mix until the mixture is smooth and homogenous.
  4. Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture into the wet banana mixture. Stir gently until just combined, taking care not to overmix to keep the cookies tender.
  5. Add Optional Mix-ins: Fold in any optional ingredients like chocolate chips or nuts if desired, distributing them evenly throughout the dough.
  6. Form Cookies: Using a spoon, drop rounded spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them apart to allow for spreading during baking.
  7. Bake: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges turn golden brown and the centers are set but still soft.
  8. Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely, which helps them firm up and enhances texture.

Notes

  • Ensure bananas are very ripe for maximum sweetness and moisture.
  • Do not overmix the dough to prevent tough cookies.
  • For a nut-free version, omit nuts and consider adding extra chocolate chips.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
  • They can also be frozen for up to 2 months; thaw before serving.

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