Delightful Banana Bread Cookies 

These Delightful Banana Bread Cookies capture all the cozy, comforting flavors of banana bread—warm spice, rich sweetness, and moist texture—in a perfectly portable cookie. Ripe bananas add natural sweetness and moisture, while cinnamon, brown sugar, and optional chocolate or nuts enhance every bite with depth and texture. They’re easy enough for everyday baking, yet elevated enough for holiday gatherings or afternoon treats. Whether you serve them warm with coffee or pack them into lunchboxes, these cookies bring joy and nostalgia into every chewy, flavorful bite.

Ingredients (makes ≈18 cookies)

• 1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2 medium bananas)
  
  

• 1½ cups all-purpose flour
  
  

• ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  
  

• ½ cup packed brown sugar
  
  

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  
  

• 1 teaspoon baking soda
  
  

• ½ teaspoon salt
  
  

• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  
  

• 1 large egg
  
  

• ½ cup chocolate chips (optional)
  
  

• ½ cup chopped walnuts (optional)
  
  

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
   
   

2. In a medium bowl, cream together the softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add mashed bananas, egg, and vanilla extract; mix until smooth.
   
   

3. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture just until combined. If using, gently fold in chocolate chips and/or walnuts.
   
   

4. Drop rounded tablespoons (or about 1.5 Tbsp) of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
   
   

5. Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges turn golden brown. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
   
   

6. For a softer texture, reduce baking time by 1–2 minutes; for a bit more crunch, bake until edges are slightly more golden.
   
   

Nutritional Information (per cookie, approx.)

• Calories: 160 kcal
  
  

• Sugar: 12 g
  
  

• Fat: 7 g
  
  

• Carbohydrates: 23 g
  
  

• Protein: 2 g