Description
Delightful Banana Bread Cookies combine the comforting flavors of banana bread with the convenience of cookies, perfect for cozy moments and satisfying sweet cravings. These soft, moist cookies are easy to make and bake quickly, featuring the natural sweetness of ripe bananas, a hint of vanilla, and optional crunch from walnuts.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 2 ripe bananas
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
Optional Add-ins
- 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it reaches the proper temperature for baking the cookies evenly.
- Mash Bananas: In a bowl, mash the ripe bananas thoroughly until smooth with some small lumps remaining for texture.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In another bowl, cream together the softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy to incorporate air into the mixture.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: Add the mashed bananas, egg, and vanilla extract to the butter and brown sugar mixture. Mix well to create a uniform wet batter.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening agents and salt.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet banana mixture, mixing gently to combine without overworking the dough which keeps the cookies tender.
- Add Walnuts: Fold in the optional chopped walnuts carefully to distribute them evenly throughout the cookie dough.
- Shape Cookies: Drop spoonfuls of the dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or lightly greased, spacing them evenly to allow for spreading.
- Bake: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the edges turn a golden brown and the centers appear set.
- Cool: Remove the baking sheet from the oven and let the cookies cool for several minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely, enhancing their texture and flavor.
Notes
- You can substitute walnuts with pecans or omit nuts for a nut-free version.
- Use overripe bananas as they provide more sweetness and moisture.
- Ensure butter is softened, not melted, for better creaming results.
- Do not overmix the dough to keep cookies soft and tender.
- Store cookies in an airtight container to maintain freshness for up to 3 days.
