Banana Bread Cookies combine the soft, comforting flavor of classic banana bread with the chewy texture of homemade cookies. Packed with ripe bananas, warm cinnamon, and optional chocolate chips or nuts, these cookies are perfect for breakfast snacks, lunchboxes, or cozy dessert treats.
Prep Time
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Bake Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Servings: 24 cookies
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- Electric mixer or whisk
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
- Cookie scoop or spoon
- Cooling rack
Ingredients
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips or chopped walnuts (optional)
Ingredient Notes
- Ripe Bananas: The riper the bananas, the sweeter and more flavorful the cookies will be.
- Brown Sugar: Adds moisture and a rich caramel flavor.
- Cinnamon: Gives the cookies a warm banana bread taste.
- Chocolate Chips: Optional, but they pair perfectly with banana flavor.
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Oven
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step 2: Mix Wet Ingredients
- In a large bowl, cream together butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add mashed bananas, egg, and vanilla extract. Mix until combined.
Step 3: Mix Dry Ingredients
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
Step 4: Combine
- Gradually add dry ingredients into the wet mixture.
- Fold in chocolate chips or walnuts if using.
Step 5: Bake
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
Step 6: Cool
- Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes.
- Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition Facts (Per Cookie Approx.)
- Calories: 120
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Protein: 2g
- Fat: 5g
- Sugar: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
Tips
- Use overripe bananas for the best flavor and softness.
- Do not overmix the dough to keep cookies tender.
- Chill the dough for 15 minutes if it feels too soft.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
Variations
- Oatmeal Banana Cookies: Add 1 cup rolled oats for extra texture.
- Peanut Butter Banana Cookies: Mix in 1/4 cup peanut butter.
- Healthy Version: Replace some flour with whole wheat flour.
- Coconut Banana Cookies: Add shredded coconut for tropical flavor.