Name: Delicious Chewy Banana Bread Cookies You Must Try
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 18 min
Total time: 58 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 cups Mashed Banana (Use ripe bananas for the best flavor.); 1/2 cup Melted Butter (Can substitute with coconut oil for a dairy-free version.); 3/4 cup Brown Sugar (Can replace with granulated sugar, but sweetness may vary.); 1 large Egg (For egg-free options, use flaxseed meal or applesauce (1/4 cup per egg).); 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract (Pure vanilla extract is preferred for the best taste.); 2 cups All-Purpose Flour (Can substitute with whole wheat flour or gluten-free flour blend.); 1 teaspoon Baking Soda (Baking powder can be used instead, but it will alter the texture.); 1/2 teaspoon Salt (A sprinkle of sea salt on top before baking adds a delightful touch.); 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon (Optional; can be replaced with nutmeg for a different flavor profile.)

Description

These Chewy Banana Bread Cookies combine the chewiness of cookies with the rich flavors of banana bread, perfect for sweet cravings.

Ingredients

Scale

2 cups Mashed Banana (Use ripe bananas for the best flavor.)
1/2 cup Melted Butter (Can substitute with coconut oil for a dairy-free version.)
3/4 cup Brown Sugar (Can replace with granulated sugar, but sweetness may vary.)
1 large Egg (For egg-free options, use flaxseed meal or applesauce (1/4 cup per egg).)
1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract (Pure vanilla extract is preferred for the best taste.)
2 cups All-Purpose Flour (Can substitute with whole wheat flour or gluten-free flour blend.)
1 teaspoon Baking Soda (Baking powder can be used instead, but it will alter the texture.)
1/2 teaspoon Salt (A sprinkle of sea salt on top before baking adds a delightful touch.)
1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon (Optional; can be replaced with nutmeg for a different flavor profile.)

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line your baking sheets with parchment paper.
Combine the mashed banana, melted butter, and brown sugar in a large bowl, whisking until smooth.
Whisk in the egg and vanilla extract until silky and well combined.
In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and optional spices for 2 minutes.
Fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture gently until just combined.
Chill the dough for 20-30 minutes in the fridge.
Scoop 2 tablespoons of dough per cookie onto the baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart.
Bake for 11-13 minutes, or until the edges are golden and the centers remain soft.
Cool the cookies on the pan for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.

Notes

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 18 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cookie
Calories: 120 kcal
Sugar: 8 g
Sodium: 100 mg
Fat: 6 g
Saturated Fat: 3 g
Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 15 g
Fiber: 1 g
Protein: 2 g
Cholesterol: 20 mg

Keywords: Chewy Banana Bread Cookies