Banana Bread Cookies
These soft and chewy banana bread cookies are an easy, delicious way to enjoy the comforting taste of banana bread in cookie form. Perfect for using ripe bananas!
Equipment
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
- Medium mixing bowl
- Small mixing bowl
- Whisk or fork
- - Spatula or wooden spoon
- Wire cooling rack
Ingredients
- 1 ripe banana mashed
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup butter melted
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup chocolate chips optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, mix mashed banana, sugar, and melted butter until combined.
- Whisk flour, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips.
- Drop tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheet, about 2 inches apart. Gently flatten slightly.
- Bake 10–12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
- Cool cookies on baking sheet for 3–5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Notes
Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Cookies can be frozen for up to 2 months. Thaw before enjoying.
Feel free to add nuts, dried fruits, or coconut flakes as mix-ins.