
These soft and fluffy Banana Drop Cookies are the perfect way to use ripe bananas! Lightly sweet with a hint of vanilla and cinnamon, they’re a quick and easy treat that’s great for breakfast, snacks, or dessert. The tender texture and subtle banana flavor make them irresistible.
Ingredients
- 1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2 large bananas)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Soft and cake-like, these banana cookies are a comforting, nostalgic treat that melts in your mouth.
Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
2️⃣ Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the mashed bananas, egg, and vanilla extract until well combined.
3️⃣ Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
4️⃣ Combine and Mix: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined. Do not overmix.
5️⃣ Drop Dough: Drop spoonfuls of dough (about 1 tablespoon each) onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them 2 inches apart.
6️⃣ Bake: Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the cookies are set.
7️⃣ Cool and Enjoy: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 2 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition (per cookie, approx.):
- Calories: 80
- Protein: 1g
- Carbs: 12g
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
- Sodium: 50mg
- Sugar: 6g
Tips & Tricks
- Ripe Bananas are Key: Use overripe bananas with brown spots for the best sweetness and flavor.
- Add Mix-Ins: Stir in chocolate chips, chopped nuts, or raisins for extra texture and flavor.
- Make it Frosted: Top the cooled cookies with cream cheese frosting for a decadent twist.
- Storage: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the fridge for up to a week.
- Freezer Friendly: Freeze baked cookies in an airtight container for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature before enjoying.
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