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Chewy banana bread cookies fresh out of the oven on a cooling rack.

Chewy Banana Bread Cookies

Delightful cookies combining the flavors of banana bread with a chewy cookie texture, perfect for quick cravings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 pieces ripe bananas, mashed Use overripe bananas for best flavor
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened Must be softened for easy mixing
  • 1 cup brown sugar Packed brown sugar for sweetness
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar Add more for extra sweetness
  • 1 large egg Room temperature for better incorporation
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Pure vanilla extract recommended
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour Sifted before measuring
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda Leavening agent
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt Enhances flavor
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon For warm flavor
  • 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg Freshly grated preferred
  • 1/2 cup chopped nuts or chocolate chips (optional) Customize according to preference

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
  3. Add the mashed bananas, egg, and vanilla extract to the butter mixture; mix until smooth and well combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg until evenly mixed.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to over-mix.
  6. Fold in your choice of chopped nuts or chocolate chips, if using.
Baking
  1. Drop spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  2. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden and the centers remain soft.
  3. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

For best results, space cookies adequately and monitor baking time. Consider adding a sprinkle of sea salt for enhanced flavor.