The Best Banana Bread Cookies

Sure thing! Here’s a recipe for Banana Bread Cookies that combines the moist texture of banana bread with the portability and chewiness of cookies:

Best Banana Bread Cookies Recipe

Ingredients:

• 2 ripe bananas, mashed

• 1 cup brown sugar (packed)

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened

• 1 egg

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• 2 cups all-purpose flour

• 1 tsp baking soda

• 1/2 tsp baking powder

• 1/2 tsp salt

• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon

• 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg (optional, but adds a great touch)

• 1 1/2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats

• 1/2 cup walnuts or pecans (optional)

• 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips (optional, but highly recommended!)

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.

2. Mash the bananas: In a medium bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth, with only a few chunks remaining (the texture will add to the cookie’s chewiness).

3. Cream the butter and sugar: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and brown sugar together until light and fluffy (about 2 minutes).

4. Add the egg and vanilla: Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until fully combined.

5. Mix dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.

6. Combine wet and dry ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.

7. Add the mashed bananas: Stir in the mashed bananas until incorporated.

8. Fold in oats, nuts, and chocolate chips (optional): Gently fold in the oats, nuts, and chocolate chips if you’re using them.

9. Scoop dough: Use a spoon or cookie scoop to drop rounded tablespoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.

10. Bake: Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

11. Cool: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Tips for Perfect Banana Bread Cookies:

• Banana ripeness: The riper the bananas, the sweeter and more flavorful your cookies will be.

• Add-ins: Feel free to mix in some dried cranberries, coconut flakes, or even a swirl of peanut butter for extra flavor!

• Storage: Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days. You can freeze the dough as well for later use.

Enjoy these chewy, banana-infused cookies with a cup of coffee or tea! Let me know if you try it or want any adjustments!