Craving the comforting flavor of banana bread but short on time? These Banana Bread Cookies offer the best of both worlds—soft, chewy, and subtly sweet, all in a convenient cookie form. With just six simple ingredients, they come together quickly and require minimal cleanup. Perfect for a snack, dessert, or even a grab-and-go breakfast, these cookies are sure to become a family favorite.

Ingredients:

• 1 ripe banana, mashed
  
  

• 1/2 cup sugar
  
  

• 1/4 cup melted butter
  
  

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
  
  

• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  
  

• 1/4 teaspoon salt
  
  

Directions:

1. Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
   
   

2. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a bowl, mash the ripe banana until smooth. Add the sugar and melted butter, stirring until well combined.
   
   

3. Add Dry Ingredients: To the wet mixture, add the flour, baking soda, and salt. Stir until just combined; avoid overmixing.
   
   

4. Scoop Dough: Using a spoon or cookie scoop, drop spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
   
   

5. Bake: Bake for 8–10 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
   
   

6. Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
   
   

Nutritional Information (per serving, approximate):

• Calories: 100–120 kcal
  
  

• Carbohydrates: 18g
  
  

• Sugar: 10g
  
  

• Fat: 5g
  
  

• Protein: 1g
  
  

• Fiber: 1g
  
  

• Sodium: 100mg