Why You’ll Love These Cookies
These Banana Bread Cookies combine the best of banana bread and cookies into one delicious treat! Here’s why you’ll love them:
✔ Soft & Chewy – Moist on the inside with slightly crisp edges.
✔ Rich Banana Flavor – Made with ripe bananas and warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg.
✔ Quick & Easy – Simple ingredients and ready in under 30 minutes.
✔ Customizable – Add chocolate chips, nuts, or oats for extra flavor and texture.
✔ Perfect for Everyone – A crowd-pleasing treat for all ages!
Ingredients
Here’s what you’ll need to make these soft, spiced cookies:
For the Cookies
- 1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2 medium bananas)
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional, for extra warmth)
Optional Mix-Ins
- ½ cup chocolate chips
- ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans
- ¼ cup rolled oats (for extra texture)
How to Make Banana Bread Cookies
Step 1: Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
Step 2: Mash the Bananas
In a bowl, mash the bananas until smooth. Measure 1 cup and set it aside.
Step 3: Mix Wet Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the melted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until well combined.
Add the egg and vanilla extract and mix until smooth.
Step 4: Combine Dry Ingredients
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined. Avoid overmixing!
Step 5: Add Mix-Ins (Optional)
If using, gently fold in chocolate chips, nuts, or oats.
Step 6: Scoop & Shape
Using a spoon or cookie scoop, drop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart.
Gently press each cookie down slightly.
Step 7: Bake
Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers look set.
Step 8: Cool & Enjoy
Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Tips for the Best Cookies
✅ Use Ripe Bananas – The riper, the sweeter!
✅ Don’t Overmix – Overmixing can make the cookies dense.
✅ Chill the Dough – If sticky, refrigerate for 15–20 minutes before baking.
✅ Store Properly – Keep in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Fun Variations
- Drizzle with Chocolate – Melted dark or white chocolate makes a fancy finish.
- Gluten-Free – Use gluten-free flour for a celiac-friendly version.
- Add Dried Fruit – Swap chocolate chips for raisins, cranberries, or chopped dates.
- Mini Cookies – Make bite-sized versions for snacking!
How to Serve Them
☕ With Coffee or Tea – A perfect afternoon treat.
✨ As a Party Dessert – Arrange on a platter for guests.
❄️ As Ice Cream Sandwiches – Fill with a scoop of vanilla ice cream!
Final Thoughts
These Banana Bread Cookies are soft, chewy, and packed with warm banana flavor. They’re quick, easy, and absolutely delicious! Whether for a snack, dessert, or a gift, they’re a treat everyone will love.
Give them a try and let us know your favorite mix-ins! Happy baking!