Banana Bread Cookies 🍌🍪✨
Nora PatelStep 1: Preheat the Oven
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
Step 2: Make the Cookie Dough
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg, vanilla extract, and mashed banana. Mix until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined.
- Fold in the nuts, chocolate chips, or raisins if using.
Step 3: Scoop and Bake
- Use a cookie scoop or tablespoon to drop rounded spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers are set.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Step 4: Glaze the Cookies (Optional)
- In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract to form a smooth glaze.
- Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cookies using a spoon or piping bag.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Banana Bread in a Bite: All the cozy flavors of banana bread in a portable cookie form.
- Customizable: Add your favorite mix-ins like nuts, chocolate chips, or dried fruit.
- Quick and Easy: No need for a loaf pan or long baking times!
Pro Tips
- Use Overripe Bananas: The riper the banana, the sweeter and more flavorful the cookies will be.
- Extra Moisture: For an even softer cookie, add 1–2 tablespoons of sour cream or Greek yogurt to the batter.
- Storage: Keep cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
These Banana Bread Cookies are the ultimate mash-up of two classic treats, delivering soft, sweet, and satisfying bites every time. Perfect for banana bread lovers and cookie enthusiasts alike! 🍌🍪✨