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Banana Bread Cookies

Banana Bread Cookies: Warm, Chewy Bliss You Can't Resist

Delightful Banana Bread Cookies combine overripe bananas with walnuts for a warm, chewy treat that's irresistible.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 1.5 cups All-Purpose Flour Can be substituted with a gluten-free blend.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda Ensure it’s fresh for best results.
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt Omit for low-sodium version.
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon Adjust or omit for milder flavor.
  • 0.5 cups Unsalted Butter Substitute with coconut oil for dairy-free.
  • 0.5 cups Granulated Sugar Brown sugar can be used for deeper flavor.
  • 0.5 cups Brown Sugar Can be fully replaced by granulated sugar.
  • 1 large egg Large Egg Use a flaxseed egg for vegan alternative.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Pure vanilla extract recommended.
  • 2 small Mashed Ripe Bananas Main flavor component providing moisture.
  • 0.33 cups Chopped Walnuts Optional, can substitute with chocolate chips.
For the Glaze
  • 4 ounces Cream Cheese Can be substituted with non-dairy cream cheese.
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar Adjust based on preference for sweetness.
  • 2 tablespoons Milk Substitute with almond milk for dairy-free.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Can be omitted if using flavored cream cheese.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • mixing bowl
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • electric mixer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon.
  3. In a separate bowl, beat together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in the large egg and vanilla extract to the butter-sugar mixture, then add the mashed bananas and stir.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients and mix gently; fold in the chopped walnuts if using.
  6. Scoop portions of the dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  7. Bake for 10-12 minutes until golden at the edges but slightly soft in the center.
  8. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. For the glaze, beat together the cream cheese, powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  10. Drizzle or spread the glaze over cooled cookies and enjoy.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 90mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week. Allow the cookies to cool completely before applying the glaze.

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