Banana Bread Cookies
Banana bread cookies are a delightful fusion of two favorite comfort foods, offering a warm, chewy texture with the rich flavors of banana bread. Each bite bursts with sweetness from ripe bananas and chocolate chips, complemented by a hint of cinnamon. Perfect for breakfast or an after-school snack, these cookies create cozy moments and sweet memories in any kitchen.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 ripe bananas (mashed)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (softened)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth.
- In another bowl, cream together the softened butter and brown sugar until fluffy. Mix in the egg and vanilla extract, then stir in the mashed bananas.
- Gradually add flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon to the wet mixture until just combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips.
- Drop tablespoon-sized portions onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them two inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until golden around the edges but soft in the center.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg