Description
Indulge in the delightful fusion of flavors with these Banana Bread Cookies. Soft, chewy, and packed with rich banana essence and chocolate chips, they make the perfect treat for any occasion. Easy to whip up, these cookies will satisfy your sweet cravings while delivering a comforting taste of home baking.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2–3 ripe bananas
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup packed brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- Optional: Chopped walnuts or pecans
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Combine the mashed bananas with brown sugar, egg, and vanilla extract until mixed well.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture until just combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips and optional nuts.
- Drop tablespoons of dough onto lined baking sheets, spacing them 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until lightly golden around the edges. Allow cooling before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Use bananas with brown spots for optimal sweetness. Avoid overmixing to ensure light and fluffy cookies. Experiment by adding shredded coconut or dried fruit for unique flavors.