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Delicious Banana Bread Cookies Recipe

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These delicious Banana Bread Cookies combine the moist, sweet flavors of classic banana bread with the convenient, handheld form of cookies. Made with ripe bananas, brown sugar, and a hint of cinnamon, they offer a soft texture and rich taste, perfect for snacking or dessert.

Ingredients

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Wet Ingredients

  • 2 ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 large egg

Dry Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Optional Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and for easy cleanup.
  2. Cream butter and sugar: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened unsalted butter and brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, which helps create a tender texture in the cookies.
  3. Add egg and bananas: Beat in the egg and mashed bananas thoroughly until the ingredients are fully combined, adding moisture and natural sweetness to the dough.
  4. Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt to ensure even distribution of leavening and spices.
  5. Mix wet and dry: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring carefully to incorporate everything into a uniform dough. If using, fold in the chopped walnuts now.
  6. Shape cookies: Drop rounded tablespoons of the dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them adequately for baking.
  7. Bake: Place the baking sheets in the preheated oven and bake for 12 minutes or until the edges of the cookies turn lightly golden, indicating they are done but still soft inside.
  8. Cool: Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • Ensure bananas are very ripe for maximum sweetness and moistness.
  • For a nut-free version, simply omit the walnuts.
  • These cookies are best enjoyed within 2-3 days stored in an airtight container.
  • You can add chocolate chips or raisins as alternative mix-ins.
  • Use parchment paper or silicone mats to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.

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