Description
Deliciously soft and chewy banana cookies made with ripe bananas, rolled oats, and a hint of cinnamon, perfect for a wholesome dessert or a quick snack. These cookies combine the natural sweetness of bananas with the satisfying texture of oats and optional chocolate chips or walnuts for added flavor and crunch.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 1 ripe banana (mashed)
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- ½ cup brown sugar (packed)
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup rolled oats
Optional Add-ins
- ½ cup chocolate chips or chopped walnuts
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Baking Sheet: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar using a hand mixer or stand mixer until the mixture is light, fluffy, and well combined.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Beat in the mashed banana, egg, and vanilla extract until all ingredients are fully incorporated and the batter is smooth.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, ground cinnamon, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening agent and spices.
- Mix Dry into Wet: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients. Stir gently until just combined to avoid overmixing, which can make cookies tough.
- Fold in Oats and Add-ins: Fold in the rolled oats and your choice of chocolate chips or chopped walnuts if using. This adds texture and additional flavor.
- Scoop Dough: Drop heaping tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing each about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading during baking.
- Bake: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges turn lightly golden, indicating they are done but still soft inside.
- Cool Cookies: Remove from the oven and let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 2 minutes to set before transferring them carefully to a wire rack to cool completely, ensuring they hold their shape.
Notes
- For chewier cookies, slightly underbake them and let them finish setting on the pan.
- Add a handful of raisins or shredded coconut for extra texture variations.
- These cookies freeze well, making them a convenient option for meal prep or lunchbox treats.
