Banana Bread Cookies (6 Ingredients!)
Enjoy the delightful combination of banana bread and cookies with this simple recipe. These banana bread cookies are soft, chewy, and packed with flavor, making them a perfect treat for any time of the day.
Equipment
- 1 mixing bowl
- 1 fork or potato masher
- 1 measuring cups
- 1 measuring spoons
- 1 baking sheet
- 1 parchment paper (optional)
- 1 oven
Ingredients
- 2 medium-sized ripe bananas
- 1 cup peanut butter smooth
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup chocolate chips optional
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or grease it lightly.
- In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until smooth.
- Add the peanut butter, sugar, baking soda, and vanilla extract to the mashed bananas. Mix well until all ingredients are fully combined and smooth.
- If desired, fold in the chocolate chips for added sweetness and texture.
- Using a spoon or cookie scoop, drop tablespoon-sized portions of the dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each cookie.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the cookies are golden and set.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Feel free to customize these cookies by adding nuts or dried fruits if you prefer.
The cookies can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week.
If you want to reduce sugar, consider using a sugar substitute that measures like sugar or reduce the amount of granulated sugar.