Banana Cookie
These Banana Cookies are soft, chewy, and full of fresh banana flavor! The perfect way to use up ripe bananas! Made with simple ingredients and a touch of cinnamon for the ultimate cozy treat.
Servings: 30
Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter room temperature
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar packed
- 1 large egg room temperature
- 1 cup mashed ripe bananas about 2 medium; leave slightly chunky if desired
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Pinch salt
- 1 cup chocolate chips divided
- ½ cup chopped walnuts optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar with a handheld or stand mixer until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg and mix until smooth, then stir in the mashed bananas.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Fold in the walnuts (if using) and ½ cup of the chocolate chips with a spatula. Reserve the remaining chocolate chips for topping.
- Drop the dough by spoonfuls or use a 2-tablespoon cookie scoop onto the prepared baking sheet. The dough will be softer than traditional cookie dough.
- Gently press the reserved chocolate chips on top of each cookie.
- Bake for 10–14 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 4–5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Then the cookies are ready to serve and enjoy!
Notes
Recipe Tips
- Type of Bananas - I find that it’s best to use ripe bananas for the best flavor in this recipe but make sure not to use overly ripe (black) bananas.
- Measuring Flour - Make sure to scoop the flour and level it off when measuring it instead of packing it into the measuring cup to avoid cakey cookies.
- Combining Ingredients - Make sure to not overmix the cookie batter. It keeps the cookies soft and tender.
- Make Mini Banana Cookies - Use a small cookie scoop for bite-sized treats.
- Oatmeal Banana Cookies - Mix in ½ cup oats for texture and heartiness.
- Healthy Banana Cookies - Use coconut oil and reduce sugar for a lighter version.
- Peanut Butter Banana Cookies - Add 2 Tbsp peanut butter for a rich, nutty twist.
- Add Warm Flavor - A pinch of nutmeg or cardamom makes them extra cozy.
Nutrition
Calories: 138kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 14mg | Sodium: 41mg | Potassium: 77mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 109IU | Vitamin C: 0.5mg | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 1mg
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