Banana Cookies
Banana cookies are a delightful treat that perfectly blend the sweetness of ripe bananas with a hint of cinnamon, resulting in warm, chewy delights that melt in your mouth. Whether you’re using overripe bananas or simply craving a sweet snack, these cookies will fill your home with an irresistible aroma and create moments of joy with every bite. Ideal for breakfast or dessert, they’re quick to make and sure to impress family and friends.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 ripe bananas (mashed)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth, leaving some lumps for texture.
- Mix in melted butter, followed by sugar, egg, and vanilla until combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Gradually add this mixture to the wet ingredients, folding gently to avoid overmixing.
- Scoop dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are golden but centers remain soft.
- Cool on wire racks before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 115
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg