Name: Banana Bread Cookies – Soft, Moist Cookies with Classic Banana Bread Flavor
Ingredients: 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour; ½ teaspoon baking soda; ½ teaspoon baking powder; ½ teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon cinnamon (optional); ½ cup unsalted butter, softened; ¾ cup brown sugar; 1 large egg, room temperature; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2 large bananas); ½ cup chopped walnuts or chocolate chips (optional)

Ingredients

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1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
¾ cup brown sugar
1 large egg, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2 large bananas)

½ cup chopped walnuts or chocolate chips (optional)

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat and Prepare

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.

Step 2: Mix Dry Ingredients

In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon. Set aside.

Step 3: Cream Butter and Sugar

In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and brown sugar together until light and creamy, about 2 minutes. This creates a soft cookie base.

Step 4: Add Wet Ingredients

Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until fully combined. Add the mashed bananas and mix gently until smooth and evenly incorporated.

Step 5: Combine and Bake

Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix just until combined. Fold in walnuts or chocolate chips if using. Scoop tablespoon-sized portions onto the prepared baking sheets and bake for 10–12 minutes, until the cookies are set and lightly golden around the edges. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Notes

These cookies are meant to be soft and cake-like rather than crisp. Avoid overbaking, as they will continue to set while cooling and can dry out if left in the oven too long.