Banana Bread Cookies 🍌🍪

Ingredients:

- 2 ripe bananas, mashed

- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened

- 1/2 cup brown sugar

- 1/4 cup granulated sugar

- 1 large egg

- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda

- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder

- 1/4 teaspoon salt

- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)

- 1/2 cup chocolate chips (optional)

Instructions:

1. Preheat the Oven:

   - Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. Cream the Butter and Sugars:

   - In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.

3. Mix in the Wet Ingredients:

   - Add the mashed bananas, egg, and vanilla extract to the butter mixture. Mix until well combined.

4. Combine the Dry Ingredients:

   - In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and ground cinnamon.

5. Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures:

   - Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Do not overmix.

6. Fold in Nuts and Chocolate Chips:

   - If using, gently fold in the chopped walnuts or pecans and chocolate chips.

7. Scoop the Cookies:

   - Using a tablespoon or cookie scoop, drop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each cookie.

8. Bake the Cookies:

   - Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers are set.

9. Cool and Serve:

   - Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cook Time: 12 minutes | Servings: 24 cookies

Indulge in these delightful Banana Bread Cookies that are soft, chewy, and bursting with flavor! Perfect for a snack or dessert!