Ingredients
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Optional: 1/2 cup chocolate chips or chopped nuts
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- In another bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth and mix in melted butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, egg, and vanilla extract until well blended.
- Gradually stir the dry mixture into the wet mixture until just combined; be careful not to overmix.
- Fold in any optional ingredients like chocolate chips or nuts.
- Drop rounded spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, allowing space between each cookie.
- Bake for about 10–12 minutes until edges are golden and centers look set.
- Cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Use very ripe bananas for maximum sweetness and flavor. Chill the dough for about 30 minutes before baking to enhance texture. Experiment with different mix-ins like dried fruit or spices to customize your cookies.
