Description
These soft and chewy cookies bring together the comforting flavors of banana bread, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon nutmeg
- ½ cup rolled oats
- ½ cup chopped walnuts (optional, for crunch)
- ½ cup chocolate chips (optional, for sweetness)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and brown sugar together until creamy. Add mashed bananas, egg, and vanilla, mixing until combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined.
- Fold in rolled oats and optional mix-ins like walnuts and chocolate chips.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, ensuring to space them 2 inches apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are golden.
- Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
Store leftover cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
Nutrition
- Calories: 120 kcal
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Protein: 2 g