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Banana Bread Cookies Recipe

Discover the comforting delight of banana bread in a new, delightful form with our Banana Bread Cookies recipe. Perfect for snack lovers and baking enthusiasts alike, these cookies offer all the familiar flavors of traditional banana bread in a convenient, bite-sized package. Whether you’re a fan of soft, chewy textures or prefer a crispier bite, our recipe is versatile enough to cater to all preferences.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 cupmashed ripe bananas (about2–3medium-sized bananas)
  • 1 teaspoonlemon juice2 cupsall-purpose flour1/2 teaspoonbaking soda1/4 teaspoonsalt1/2 cupunsalted butter, softened1/2 cupgranulated sugar1/2 cuppacked brown sugar1large egg1 teaspoonvanilla extract1 cupchopped nuts (optional)1 cupchocolate chips (optional)
  • 2 cupsall-purpose flour1/2 teaspoonbaking soda1/4 teaspoonsalt1/2 cupunsalted butter, softened1/2 cupgranulated sugar1/2 cuppacked brown sugar1large egg1 teaspoonvanilla extract1 cupchopped nuts (optional)1 cupchocolate chips (optional)
  • 1/2 teaspoonbaking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoonsalt1/2 cupunsalted butter, softened1/2 cupgranulated sugar1/2 cuppacked brown sugar1large egg1 teaspoonvanilla extract1 cupchopped nuts (optional)1 cupchocolate chips (optional)
  • 1/2 cupunsalted butter, softened1/2 cupgranulated sugar1/2 cuppacked brown sugar1large egg1 teaspoonvanilla extract1 cupchopped nuts (optional)1 cupchocolate chips (optional)
  • 1/2 cupgranulated sugar
  • 1/2 cuppacked brown sugar1large egg1 teaspoonvanilla extract1 cupchopped nuts (optional)1 cupchocolate chips (optional)
  • 1large egg1 teaspoonvanilla extract1 cupchopped nuts (optional)1 cupchocolate chips (optional)
  • 1 teaspoonvanilla extract
  • 1 cupchopped nuts (optional)1 cupchocolate chips (optional)
  • 1 cupchocolate chips (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).Line baking sheets with parchment paper.Prepare Bananas:In a small bowl, mix mashed bananas with lemon juice. Set aside.Combine Dry Ingredients:In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.Cream Butter and Sugars:In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.Add Wet Ingredients:Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.Incorporate Bananas:Gradually add the banana mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing well.Add Dry Ingredients:Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.Optional: Add Nuts and Chocolate Chips:If desired, fold in chopped nuts and chocolate chips into the cookie batter.Drop Cookies:Drop rounded tablespoons of cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.Bake:Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.Cool:Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.Enjoy:Once cooled, enjoy your delicious Banana Bread Cookies! These cookies capture the flavors of classic banana bread in a convenient and delightful cookie form.
  2. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.Prepare Bananas:In a small bowl, mix mashed bananas with lemon juice. Set aside.Combine Dry Ingredients:In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.Cream Butter and Sugars:In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.Add Wet Ingredients:Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.Incorporate Bananas:Gradually add the banana mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing well.Add Dry Ingredients:Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.Optional: Add Nuts and Chocolate Chips:If desired, fold in chopped nuts and chocolate chips into the cookie batter.Drop Cookies:Drop rounded tablespoons of cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.Bake:Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.Cool:Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.Enjoy:Once cooled, enjoy your delicious Banana Bread Cookies! These cookies capture the flavors of classic banana bread in a convenient and delightful cookie form.
  3. In a small bowl, mix mashed bananas with lemon juice. Set aside.Combine Dry Ingredients:In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.Cream Butter and Sugars:In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.Add Wet Ingredients:Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.Incorporate Bananas:Gradually add the banana mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing well.Add Dry Ingredients:Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.Optional: Add Nuts and Chocolate Chips:If desired, fold in chopped nuts and chocolate chips into the cookie batter.Drop Cookies:Drop rounded tablespoons of cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.Bake:Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.Cool:Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.Enjoy:Once cooled, enjoy your delicious Banana Bread Cookies! These cookies capture the flavors of classic banana bread in a convenient and delightful cookie form.
  4. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  5. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.Add Wet Ingredients:Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.Incorporate Bananas:Gradually add the banana mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing well.Add Dry Ingredients:Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.Optional: Add Nuts and Chocolate Chips:If desired, fold in chopped nuts and chocolate chips into the cookie batter.Drop Cookies:Drop rounded tablespoons of cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.Bake:Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.Cool:Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.Enjoy:Once cooled, enjoy your delicious Banana Bread Cookies! These cookies capture the flavors of classic banana bread in a convenient and delightful cookie form.
  6. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.Incorporate Bananas:Gradually add the banana mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing well.Add Dry Ingredients:Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.Optional: Add Nuts and Chocolate Chips:If desired, fold in chopped nuts and chocolate chips into the cookie batter.Drop Cookies:Drop rounded tablespoons of cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.Bake:Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.Cool:Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.Enjoy:Once cooled, enjoy your delicious Banana Bread Cookies! These cookies capture the flavors of classic banana bread in a convenient and delightful cookie form.
  7. Gradually add the banana mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing well.
  8. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.Optional: Add Nuts and Chocolate Chips:If desired, fold in chopped nuts and chocolate chips into the cookie batter.Drop Cookies:Drop rounded tablespoons of cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.Bake:Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.Cool:Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.Enjoy:Once cooled, enjoy your delicious Banana Bread Cookies! These cookies capture the flavors of classic banana bread in a convenient and delightful cookie form.
  9. If desired, fold in chopped nuts and chocolate chips into the cookie batter.Drop Cookies:Drop rounded tablespoons of cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.Bake:Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.Cool:Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.Enjoy:Once cooled, enjoy your delicious Banana Bread Cookies! These cookies capture the flavors of classic banana bread in a convenient and delightful cookie form.
  10. Drop rounded tablespoons of cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  11. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.Cool:Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.Enjoy:Once cooled, enjoy your delicious Banana Bread Cookies! These cookies capture the flavors of classic banana bread in a convenient and delightful cookie form.
  12. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.Enjoy:Once cooled, enjoy your delicious Banana Bread Cookies! These cookies capture the flavors of classic banana bread in a convenient and delightful cookie form.
  13. Once cooled, enjoy your delicious Banana Bread Cookies! These cookies capture the flavors of classic banana bread in a convenient and delightful cookie form.

Notes

Feel free to customize your Banana Bread Cookies by adding your favorite nuts or chocolate chips.

  • Author: Chef Stella