Description
Soft, chewy cookies that capture the comforting flavors of traditional banana bread in a convenient handheld treat. Perfect for using up overripe bananas!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in egg and mashed bananas until well combined.
- Mix dry ingredients in a separate bowl, then gradually stir into banana mixture.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets.
- Bake for 12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
Notes
- Use very ripe bananas for best flavor
- Let cookies cool completely before storing
- Can be frozen for up to 3 months
- Add chocolate chips for extra indulgence
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g