Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2 medium bananas)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
- 1 cup chocolate chips or chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Mix in the mashed bananas, egg, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon (if using). Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Add Extras: Fold in chocolate chips or nuts if desired.
- Scoop Cookies: Drop tablespoon-sized scoops of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving some space between each cookie.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers are set.
- Cool and Enjoy: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack. Enjoy your delicious Banana Bread Cookies! 🍽️❤️