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Banana Bread Cookies (Soft, Sweet, and Perfectly Comforting)
Isla Marie

Banana Bread Cookies

Soft, cake-like cookies made with ripe bananas, butter, and simple baking ingredients. They deliver the warm flavor of banana bread in a quick cookie form that’s perfect for snacks or dessert.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 16
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Video Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 ripe bananas mashed
  • 1½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional: ½ cup chocolate chips or chopped walnuts

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Hand mixer or whisk
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Cookie scoop or spoon

Method
 

Step 1. Preheat the Oven
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step 2. Mash the Bananas
  1. Place the bananas in a bowl and mash them with a fork until mostly smooth.
Step 3. Cream Butter and Sugar
  1. In a mixing bowl, beat softened butter and sugar until smooth and creamy.
Step 4. Add Wet Ingredients
  1. Mix in the mashed bananas, egg, and vanilla extract until fully combined.
Step 5. Combine Dry Ingredients
  1. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
Step 6. Mix the Dough
  1. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the banana mixture and stir until just combined.
Step 7. Add Optional Mix-Ins
  1. Fold in chocolate chips or chopped walnuts if using.
Step 8. Portion the Cookies
  1. Drop spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each cookie.
Step 9. Bake the Cookies
  1. Bake for 12–15 minutes until the edges are lightly golden.
Step 10. Cool and Serve
  1. Allow the cookies to cool for a few minutes on the baking sheet before transferring to a cooling rack.

Video

Notes

  • Use very ripe bananas for the best flavor.
  • Do not overmix the dough to keep cookies tender.
  • The cookies will have a soft, cake-like texture.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container to maintain freshness.