Description
Soft and cake-like banana drop cookies that are easy to make and perfect for using up ripe bananas. These cookies are a delightful treat with a hint of cinnamon and nutmeg, and can be customized with walnuts and mini chocolate chips for extra flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
Cookie Dough:
- 1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2 large bananas)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Add-Ins (Optional):
- 1 cup chopped walnuts
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Beat in the egg, mashed bananas, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the banana mixture, mixing until just combined. Fold in walnuts and chocolate chips, if using.
- Bake: Drop tablespoon-sized scoops of dough onto the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until lightly golden. Allow to cool before serving.
Notes
- These cookies are soft and cake-like due to the bananas.
- Customize with your favorite add-ins like nuts, chocolate chips, raisins, or coconut.
- Use very ripe bananas for a stronger banana flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
