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Banana Bread Cookies

Delicious Banana Bread Cookies for a Cozy Snack Time Treat

Enjoy these Banana Bread Cookies that blend rich banana flavor with the convenience of cookies—a perfect treat for any time.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 2 medium Ripe Bananas Use heavily speckled or black bananas for best flavor.
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Can be substituted with gluten-free blend containing xanthan gum.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder Helps cookies rise.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda Enhances cookie lift and browning.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt Balances sweetness.
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon Adds warmth and depth of flavor.
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar Contributes caramel-like sweetness.
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar Adds additional sweetness.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Provides aromatic sweetness.
  • 1 large Egg Binds ingredients; can substitute with flaxseed egg.
  • 1 cup Rolled Oats Optional for texture and fiber.
  • Mix-ins (optional) Add chocolate chips, nuts, or spices.

Equipment

  • oven
  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • fork or potato masher
  • Spatula
  • Cookie Scoop or Tablespoon

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Banana Bread Cookies
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Mash ripe bananas in a mixing bowl until smooth. Set aside.
  3. Combine mashed bananas with brown sugar, granulated sugar, egg, and vanilla extract; mix well.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Optional: add rolled oats.
  5. Gradually fold the dry mixture into the wet banana mixture until just combined.
  6. Fold in any chosen mix-ins evenly.
  7. Drop dollops of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving space for spreading.
  8. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
  9. Allow cookies to cool on the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 80mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

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