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Chewy Banana Bread Cookies

Chewy Banana Bread Cookies

Discover the delicious Chewy Banana Bread Cookies, a comforting snack perfect for sweet cravings made with ripe bananas.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 13 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 58 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Baking
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 1 cup mashed ripe bananas ripe bananas yield the best flavor
  • 1/2 cup melted butter substitute with coconut oil for dairy-free
  • 1 cup brown sugar can use white sugar, may alter flavor
  • 1 large egg for vegan option, use flaxseed mixture
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract use pure for maximum flavor
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour can swap with whole wheat flour for denser cookies
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda ensure it's fresh
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt balances sweetness
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon optional; nutmeg for added complexity
Optional Mix-ins
  • 1 cup chocolate chips for delightful pockets of chocolate
  • 1 cup chopped nuts walnuts or pecans work beautifully
  • 1 cup dried fruit raisins or cranberries are lovely choices

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing bowls
  • Spatula
  • cookie scoop
  • parchment paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line your baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together mashed bananas, melted butter, and brown sugar until smooth and creamy.
  3. Add egg and vanilla extract to the banana mixture; mix until fully combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
  5. Fold the dry mixture into the wet ingredients gently until just combined.
  6. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and chill the dough in the refrigerator for 20-30 minutes.
  7. Scoop about 2 tablespoons of dough for each cookie and place them on the baking sheets.
  8. Bake for 11-13 minutes until edges are golden and centers are soft but set.
  9. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 70mgPotassium: 95mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 60IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Use ripe bananas for the best flavor. Chill the dough for optimal texture and chewiness. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week or freeze for future cravings.

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