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Banana Bread Cookies

Irresistibly Chewy Banana Bread Cookies to Savor Now

These Banana Bread Cookies are chewy, delicious, and filled with sweet bananas and crunchy walnuts, perfect for any occasion.
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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
  

Cookies
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Can substitute with gluten-free flour
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda Leavening agent
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt Enhances flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon Aromatic spice
  • 0.5 cups Unsalted Butter (softened) Can use vegan butter
  • 0.5 cups Granulated Sugar Adjust to taste
  • 0.5 cups Brown Sugar (packed) Can substitute with granulated sugar
  • 1 large Egg Can use chia egg for vegan option
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Use pure vanilla for best results
  • 2 small Mashed Ripe Bananas Approximately two small bananas
  • 0.5 cups Chopped Walnuts (optional) Can substitute with pecans or omit
Cream Cheese Glaze
  • 4 ounces Cream Cheese (softened) Can use Neufchâtel for lighter version
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar Adjust to taste
  • 2 tablespoons Milk Any milk will work
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Consider using other extracts

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • electric mixer
  • baking sheet
  • parchment paper
  • spatula

Method
 

Baking Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
  3. Cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add the egg, vanilla, and mashed bananas, and mix until well combined.
  5. Fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, then fold in chopped walnuts if using.
  6. Drop rounded tablespoonfuls of dough onto the baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  7. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
  8. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  9. Prepare the cream cheese glaze by beating together cream cheese, powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth.
  10. Drizzle or spread the glaze over cooled cookies before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For the best flavor and appearance, apply the cream cheese glaze right before serving to keep it fresh and glossy.

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