Banana Bliss Cookies Recipe for Delicious Homemade Treats
These Banana Bread Cookies are a delightful twist on traditional banana bread, combining the flavors of ripe bananas with chocolate and nuts. They are soft, chewy, and perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 2 medium ripe bananas mashed
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened
- ½ cup packed brown sugar
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans
- ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in the mashed bananas, egg, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, sea salt, and cinnamon.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined.
- Fold in the chopped nuts and chocolate chips if desired.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until the edges are lightly golden brown.
- Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For added flavor, consider using ripe bananas for the best sweetness.