Description
Classic banana cookies offer a delightful twist on traditional desserts. Packed with ripe bananas and warm spices, these treats provide a comforting snack you’ll savor with each sweet, homemade bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 2/3 cups (217 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
Wet and Sweet Ingredients:
- 1 cup (210 g) light brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 cup (56 g) mashed ripe banana
- 5 tablespoons (74 ml) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the oven at 375°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper for optimal cookie baking.
- Whisk together flour, cornstarch, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a separate mixing bowl to ensure even distribution of dry ingredients.
- Cream butter and brown sugar in a large bowl until the mixture becomes airy and pale, creating a smooth base for the cookies.
- Incorporate mashed banana, vanilla extract, and egg into the butter mixture, blending thoroughly to create a uniform consistency.
- Gently fold the dry ingredient mixture into the banana mixture, stirring with a silicone spatula until just combined to prevent overmixing.
- Portion cookie dough onto prepared baking sheets using a cookie scoop, spacing each dollop approximately 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes, watching for a light golden-brown color around the edges as an indicator of doneness.
- Allow cookies to rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes to set their structure, then transfer to a wire rack for complete cooling and final texture development.
Notes
- Swap flour for gluten-free alternatives like almond or coconut flour to create a celiac-friendly version of these soft banana cookies.
- Reduce sugar content by using ripe bananas, which naturally increase sweetness and allow for less added sugar without compromising flavor.
- Experiment with mix-ins like chopped walnuts, dark chocolate chips, or cinnamon to elevate the basic cookie recipe and add exciting texture variations.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days, or freeze for longer preservation, maintaining their delicate soft texture and banana essence.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg