INSTRUCTIONS:
STEP 1: PREPARE THE COOKIE DOUGH
– Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy. This should take about 2-3 minutes.
– Add Wet Ingredients: Mix in the mashed bananas, egg, and vanilla extract until well combined.
STEP 2: MIX DRY INGREDIENTS
– Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and ground cinnamon.
– Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
STEP 3: ADD CHOCOLATE CHIPS
– Fold in Chocolate Chips: Gently fold in the chocolate chips or nuts, if using.
STEP 4: BAKE THE COOKIES
– Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
– Scoop Dough: Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
– Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. The centers may look slightly underbaked, but they will firm up as they cool.
STEP 5: COOL AND SERVE
– Cool Cookies: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cook Time: 12 minutes | Total Time: 27 minutes | Servings: 24 cookies
Enjoy your Banana Bread Cookies, a delightful treat that combines the flavors of banana bread with the fun of cookies!
