Banana Cookies Recipe
These soft and chewy banana cookies are a delicious way to use up ripe bananas! Made with simple ingredients, they are easy to prepare and perfect for a snack or dessert. Add chocolate chips or nuts for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Total Time: 20-22 minutes
- Yield: 18-20 cookies
- Category: Dessert, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1 egg
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add mashed bananas, egg, and vanilla extract, then mix well.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the banana mixture, stirring until combined.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges turn golden brown.
- Let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add chocolate chips, chopped nuts, or cinnamon.
- For firmer cookies, refrigerate the dough for 30 minutes before baking.
- Make it vegan by using dairy-free butter and a flax egg.
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