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Banana Bread Cookies Recipe

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These Banana Bread Cookies blend the classic flavors of banana bread with the delightful texture of a cookie. Soft, chewy, and loaded with ripe bananas and warm cinnamon, they offer a perfect treat for any time of day. The optional cream cheese glaze adds a creamy, tangy sweetness that complements the banana flavor beautifully.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Wet Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3/4 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2 small bananas)

Add-ins

  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

Cream Cheese Glaze

  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tablespoon milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats to prevent sticking.
  2. Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon until well combined. Set aside.
  3. Cream butter and sugars: In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the softened unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy and light in color.
  4. Add egg and vanilla: Beat in the large egg and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and homogenous.
  5. Incorporate bananas: Stir in the mashed ripe bananas until evenly combined with the wet ingredients.
  6. Combine wet and dry: Gradually add the dry flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined—do not overmix to keep the cookies tender.
  7. Add walnuts: Fold in the chopped walnuts if using, distributing them evenly throughout the dough.
  8. Scoop dough: Using a cookie scoop or spoon, drop rounded tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow spreading.
  9. Bake cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 12 to 14 minutes or until the edges are golden and the centers have set but remain soft.
  10. Cool cookies: Remove from the oven and allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
  11. Prepare cream cheese glaze: In a small bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Add powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract; continue beating until the glaze is creamy and free of lumps.
  12. Glaze cookies: Once cookies are completely cooled, drizzle or spread the cream cheese glaze over the tops. Allow the glaze to set for at least 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • Ensure bananas are very ripe for the best flavor and sweetness.
  • Do not overmix the dough to keep cookies tender and soft.
  • The cream cheese glaze is optional but adds a nice tangy sweetness.
  • Walnuts can be omitted or substituted with pecans for variation.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.

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