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Best Banana Bread Cookies

Soft banana bread–style cookies with warm spices and optional add-ins.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup unsalted butter softened
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 ripe banana mashed
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp ground cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • Optional Add-Ins:
  • ½ cup chocolate chips
  • ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans
  • ¼ tsp nutmeg

Instructions
 

  • Cream butter and sugars.
  • Mix in banana, egg, and vanilla.
  • Stir in dry ingredients.
  • Scoop and bake until set.
  • Cool and enjoy.

Notes

  • Use very ripe bananas
  • Do not overbake
  • Expect soft cookies
  • Add chocolate chips or nuts if desired