The Best Banana Bread Cookies You’ll Ever Make
These soft and chewy banana bread cookies combine the best of banana bread and cookies in one easy recipe. Made with ripe bananas, cinnamon, and vanilla, they’re perfect for snacking or dessert. Quick to make, customizable, and freezer-friendly!
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup mashed ripe bananas about 2 medium bananas
- 1 cup chocolate chips or chopped walnuts optional
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract, then mix in the mashed bananas until fully incorporated.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips or walnuts if using.
- Drop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the cookies are set.
- Let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Top with glace icing and sliced bananas if you wish.