Banana Cookies

Name: Banana Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 2 ripe bananas, mashed; 1½ cups all-purpose flour or rolled oats; 1 large egg (or 1 flax egg for vegan alternative); ½ cup granulated sugar or brown sugar (optional); 1 teaspoon baking soda (use only if using all-purpose flour); ½ teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional); Optional additions: ½ cup chocolate chips, ½ cup chopped nuts, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

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This recipe yields soft, chewy banana cookies that are quick and easy to make. Customize them using either flour or oats, and enhance with various optional additions.

45 min

cook 30 min

Ingredients

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour (or oats), baking soda (if using flour), and salt.
In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas thoroughly. Add the egg, sugar (if using), and vanilla extract (if using). Mix well to combine.
Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredient mixture, stirring until just combined and a cookie dough forms. Avoid overmixing.
Gently fold in any desired optional additions such as chocolate chips, chopped nuts, or cinnamon.
Drop rounded spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them approximately 2 inches apart.
Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers are set.
Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 2-3 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Yield
Approximately 18-24 cookies (depending on size)
Prep Time
15 minutes
Cook Time
10-12 minutes
Calories
Approximately 100-150 calories per cookie (estimate, without optional additions)