Banana bread lovers, this one’s for you. Imagine everything you adore about moist, sweet banana bread — the ripe bananas, warm cinnamon, and cozy comfort — transformed into a soft, chewy cookie that you can hold in your hand. That’s exactly what these Banana Bread Cookies deliver.
They’re not only the perfect way to use up ripe bananas but also a delightful anytime treat that pairs beautifully with coffee, tea, or even a glass of cold milk. Once you try them, they might just replace banana bread as your go-to comfort bake.
Ingredients
- 1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2 large)
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup white sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp nutmeg (optional)
- 1 ½ cups old-fashioned oats
- ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
- ½ cup chocolate chips or raisins (optional for mix-ins)