Chewy Banana Bread Cookies
These quick and easy chewy cookies capture the flavor of banana bread in a delightful, bite-sized treat, complemented by optional chocolate chips.
Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
- 2 pieces ripe bananas, mashed Use very ripe bananas for best flavor.
- 1 cup brown sugar Brown sugar provides a caramel-like sweetness.
- 1/2 cup butter, softened Ensure butter is softened, not melted.
- 1 piece egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Optional, but enhances flavor.
Dry Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda Provides lift.
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder Provides lift.
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Optional Add-ins
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips Optional for added flavor.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix together the mashed bananas, brown sugar, and softened butter until the mixture looks glossy and uniform.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until cohesive and slightly looser.
- In another bowl, whisk the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt together.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the banana mixture, stirring just until no dry flour remains.
- If using, fold in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving some space between each cookie.
Baking
- Bake for 10–12 minutes, until edges are softly golden and centers are set but still soft.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Store cooled cookies in an airtight container. For longer storage, freeze in a freezer-safe container and thaw at room temperature.