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banana bread cookies

Banana Bread Cookies: The Ultimate Recipe Guide and Tips


  • Author: Olivia
  • Total Time: 22 minutes
  • Yield: 16 cookies 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Love banana bread but want the convenience of a cookie? These Banana Bread Cookies are soft, chewy, and packed with warm cinnamon, sweet banana, and melty chocolate chips. They’re perfect for snacking, breakfast, or anytime cravings hit! 🍌🍪


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 ripe banana, mashed
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ½ cup chocolate chips (optional)
  • ½ cup chopped walnuts (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat & Prep

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. Mix Wet Ingredients

  • In a bowl, cream together butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Beat in egg, mashed banana, and vanilla.

3. Combine Dry Ingredients

  • In another bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.

4. Make the Dough

  • Gradually mix dry ingredients into the wet mixture.
  • Fold in chocolate chips and walnuts if using.

5. Bake the Cookies

  • Scoop tablespoon-sized dough balls onto the baking sheet.
  • Bake for 10–12 minutes until golden brown.
  • Let cool for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Notes

No overripe bananas? Microwave a banana for 30 seconds to soften it.
Want them extra chewy? Add a tablespoon of cornstarch to the flour.
Gluten-Free Option: Swap all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free blend.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Category: Dessert, Snack
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie
  • Calories: 1 cookie
  • Sugar: 120
  • Sodium: 8g
  • Fat: 50mg
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 15g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 15mg

Keywords: banana bread cookies, soft banana cookies, chewy cookies