Chewy Banana Bread Cookies
A delightful twist on classic banana bread, these chewy cookies capture the nostalgic flavor and texture of banana bread in a portable treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare your baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- Mash the ripe bananas in a large mixing bowl until smooth with a few lumps.
- Add the melted butter to the bananas, then mix in brown sugar, egg, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Combine the all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon in a separate bowl.
- Fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just mixed.
- Add chocolate chips if using and mix gently.
- Scoop heaping spoonfuls of cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until golden brown around the edges.
- Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
For a vegan option, use applesauce instead of the egg and replace butter with coconut oil.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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