INGREDIENTS:
1 cup ripe bananas, mashed (about 2 medium bananas)
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup chocolate chips (or nuts, if preferred)
 INSTRUCTIONS:
STEP 1: PREPARE THE COOKIE DOUGH
– Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy. This should take about 2-3 minutes.
– Add Wet Ingredients: Mix in the mashed bananas, egg, and vanilla extract until well combined.
STEP 2: MIX DRY INGREDIENTS
– Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and ground cinnamon.
– Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
STEP 3: ADD CHOCOLATE CHIPS
– Fold in Chocolate Chips: Gently fold in the chocolate chips or nuts, if using.
STEP 4: BAKE THE COOKIES
– Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
– Scoop Dough: Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
– Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. The centers may look slightly underbaked, but they will firm up as they cool.
STEP 5: COOL AND SERVE
– Cool Cookies: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cook Time: 12 minutes | Total Time: 27 minutes | Servings: 24 cookies
Enjoy your Banana Bread Cookies, a delightful treat that combines the flavors of banana bread with the fun of cookies!