Description
Soft, chewy banana bread cookies made with ripe bananas, perfect for a quick snack or sweet treat. Ready in just 20 minutes!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ripe banana
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Optional: 1/2 cup chocolate chips
- Optional: 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
- Optional: 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon or nutmeg
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mash the banana in a medium bowl until smooth.
- Stir in the sugar and melted butter until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually combine the dry ingredients with the wet mixture, stirring gently.
- Add optional mix-ins like chocolate chips or nuts, if desired.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 8–10 minutes until the edges are golden and tops are set.
- Cool on the tray for 2 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For extra depth, use browned butter instead of melted butter.
- The riper the banana, the better the flavor and moisture.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days.
- Freeze dough for future use by portioning and storing in a sealed bag.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: banana bread cookies, ripe banana cookies, soft banana cookies, quick banana dessert