If you’re a fan of banana bread, you’re going to love this banana bread cookies recipe. I’m so excited to share another carefully tested, well-researched, and perfected recip banana bread-style cookies that are ready in just 30 minutes! Craving something chocolatey? Try my banana bread chocolate chip cookies too.
These banana cookies with ripe bananas are thick, cakey, soft, and chewy. I think you’ll absolutely love them. You can mix in chocolate chips and even add some chopped walnuts if you’d like. These easy banana cookies are made with simple kitchen ingredients and come together in just a few steps. Combine well-mashed bananas, melted and cooled butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, egg yolk, and vanilla extract—then stir until completely smooth and combined.
If you’re looking for a simple twist, try my 4 ingredient banana bread or check out this soft and moist banana bread without baking soda both are quick, easy, quick banana cookies!
Why We Love Banana Cookies
I love this banana bread cookies recipe because these cookies are soft and chewy, and perfect for every craving or snack time. My daughter always wants them in her lunchbox. They are easy to make—no fuss, and no need for electric tools. If you add chocolate chips to the banana bread cookies, they become even more delicious and are a favorite with kids.
Ingredients You Will Need
- 1 ripe banana (mashed)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup butter (softened)
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon (optional)
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or chocolate chips (optional)
Equipment You’ll Need
Easy Banana Bread Cookies Recipe(Step-by-Step)
Mix Wet Ingredients
- In a large mixing bowl, add 2 ripe bananas (⅔ cup), well-mashed, ripe bananas. Use a potato masher to mash the bananas. Again, you want to mash them really well.
- Then add 1 cup of melted, unsalted butter. I love using melted butter because it helps contribute to thinner, rather than cakier, softer, and chewier cookies.
- Next, add 1 cup of brown sugar. (I like to use about half a cup of dark brown sugar and half a cup of light brown sugar.)Adds a little more dimension to the cookies.
- Next, add one egg yolk. And this is just the egg yolk, and 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract. And mix everything until well combined.
Mix Dry Ingredients
In another bowl, whisk together
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¾ teaspoon cinnamon (optional, enhances flavor)
Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture and mix until completely combined.
Add Chocolate Chips & Walnuts
These cookies are perfect with chocolate chips, Add one and a half cups of chocolate chips. (You can use milk chips or semi-sweet chips.) Mix the chocolate chips in the cookie dough and combine well. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and chill the dough for 30-60 minutes. Then the dough will be ready for baking.
Form the Cookie Dough
Scoop dough by 1 ½ Tablespoon-sized scoops and drop on prepared baking sheet with parchment paper, leaving some spacing between each cookie.
Bake the Banana Bread Cookies
Bake at 350°F for 12 to 14 minutes. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then move them to a rack to cool completely before eating.
Tips for the Best Banana Bread Cookies Recipe (Simple, Healthy & with Chocolate Chips)
- Want soft and chewy banana bread cookies every time? Try these easy tips:
- Use a brown banana. They are very ripe and naturally sweet, enhancing the flavour in your cookies.
- Chill the dough at least 30 minutes. It helps your cookies bake up soft and thick.
- Mix everything just until combined. Overmixing can make your cookies dense or tough.
- Mix in chocolate chips or chopped walnuts for extra taste and the best texture.
- Always use parchment paper so your cookies don’t stick.
- Cookies spread as they bake, so leave a little space between each cookie on the tray
Storage Info
- Keep the cookies in an airtight jar. They will stay soft and chewy for up to 4 days.
- If you want to keep cookies fresh for a long time, store cookies in the fridge for up to 1 week.
- Freeze the unbaked cookie balls. Put them in a zip bag. You can bake them straight from frozen
Moist Banana Bread Cookies Nutrition Information
Each banana bread cookies contains approximately:
| Nutrient | Amount |
| Calories | 170 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 23 g |
| Sugar | 13 g |
| Fat | 8 g |
| Protein | 2 g |
| Saturated Fat | 4 g |
| Fiber | 1 g |
FAQs
Can I use frozen bananas for this recipe?
Yes, you can use frozen bananas. Just let them come to room temperature first, then mash them well before adding to the dough.
What can bananas replace in cookies?
Bananas can replace eggs or even some of the butter or sugar. They help make cookies moist, soft, and naturally sweet.
Why does my banana bread crack on top?
That’s totally normal! It usually means your oven was hot enough to make the top set while the inside was still rising. It gives it that rustic homemade look!
Conclusion
These are nice, soft and chewy banana bread cookies. I really hope you enjoy this recipe, and if you try this banana cookie, please leave me a comment and let me know what you think. I always love hearing from you. Want to try new cookie recipes to check my 3 ingredient sugar cookies, 4 ingredient peanut butter cookies, and almond flour chocolate chip cookies.These cookies are made with simple ingredients, no fuss, and no use of electric tools. All cookies fulfill your craving and are perfect for any occasion.These banana cookies are perfect for any time of day,whether you’re craving something sweet or just love the taste of banana bread in a cookie form.
