Description
Delight in these soft-baked Banana Bread Cookies, infused with warm cinnamon and made with mashed overripe bananas for a moist, cake-like texture. Perfect as a sweet treat or snack with a comforting, homemade feel.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (113g, softened)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (100g)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (100g, packed)
- 1/2 cup mashed overripe bananas (approx 120ml)
- 1 large egg
Dry Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour (280g)
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon (5g)
- 1/2 tsp baking soda (3g)
- 1/2 tsp salt (3g)
Instructions
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy, which should take about 3 minutes using a hand or stand mixer.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Beat in the mashed bananas and egg until the mixture is well combined; expect a slightly textured batter from the banana moisture.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, ground cinnamon, baking soda, and salt.
- Mix Dry with Wet: Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, mixing until just combined to maintain a tender, cake-like crumb in the dough.
- Chill Dough: Refrigerate the dough for 30 minutes to firm up, which helps with portioning and maintaining cookie shape during baking.
- Scoop and Bake: Scoop 2-tablespoon sized rounds of dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10 to 12 minutes, until the surfaces appear matte and crackled and the edges turn golden brown.
Notes
- Use overripe bananas for the best flavor and moisture in the cookies.
- Chilling the dough helps prevent spreading during baking and results in a better texture.
- Bake just until edges are golden to keep cookies soft and tender.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: banana bread cookies, soft cookies, cinnamon cookies, homemade banana dessert, easy cookie recipe
