Soft & Chewy Banana Bread Cookies
Soft, tender banana bread cookies with warm spices and rich banana flavor.
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- Baking sheet
- Wire rack
- Hand mixer or stand mixer
Ingredients
Cookie Batter
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 0.5 tsp baking soda
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 0.5 tsp nutmeg
- 0.25 tsp cloves optional
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter softened
- 0.75 cup brown sugar packed
- 1 egg large
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 0.75 cup mashed ripe bananas
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and spices.
- Cream butter and brown sugar until fluffy. Add egg and vanilla.
- Mix in mashed bananas until combined.
- Gradually add dry ingredients, mixing just until combined.
- Scoop dough onto baking sheets and flatten slightly.
- Bake 12–15 minutes until set. Cool on wire racks.
Notes
For extra flavor, add chocolate chips or chopped nuts.