Description
These soft and cake-like Banana Cookies are a delightful treat that combines the sweetness of ripe bananas with crunchy walnuts or chocolate chips. Perfect for a quick snack or a sweet ending to any meal.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 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
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 medium ripe banana, mashed (about 1/2 cup)
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, cream the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and mashed banana until well combined.
- Combine and Bake: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Fold in the walnuts or chocolate chips if using. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until lightly golden. Cool on a wire rack.
Notes
- These cookies are soft and cake-like.
- For extra flavor, consider adding shredded coconut or a simple glaze.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
