Description
These Banana Bread Cookies are soft, chewy, and full of cozy banana flavor with a hint of cinnamon. A fun twist on classic banana bread, they’re quick to make and perfect for using up ripe bananas in a snackable cookie form.
Ingredients
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 cup mashed ripe banana (about 1 medium banana)
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp salt
Optional Add-ins:
1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
Cream cheese frosting (for topping)
Instructions
1 Cream the Butter and Sugar
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper
In a large bowl, beat butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy
2 Add the Wet Ingredients
Mix in the egg, vanilla extract, and mashed banana until well combined
3 Add the Dry Ingredients
In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture
Fold in any optional add-ins like nuts or chocolate chips
4 Scoop and Bake
Drop spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart
Bake for 10–12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden and centers are set
Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely
5 (Optional) Frost and Serve
If desired, top cooled cookies with cream cheese frosting before serving
Notes
These cookies have a soft, muffin-like texture similar to banana bread
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days
For extra flavor, add a pinch of nutmeg or swap vanilla for maple extract
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Banana Bread Cookies, Soft Banana Cookies, Banana Dessert Recipe, Easy Ripe Banana Recipe