Name: Fluffy Banana Cookies Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 22 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 ripe bananas, mashed; 1/2 cup of unsalted butter, softened; 1/2 cup of granulated sugar; 1/2 cup of packed brown sugar; 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract; 1 and 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon of baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon of baking soda; 1/4 teaspoon of salt; 1/2 cup of chocolate chips (optional)

Fluffy Banana Cookies Recipe

Jaine Wakefield Modified: November 12, 2023

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How To Make Fluffy Banana Cookies

Make a fresh batch of everyone’s favorite dessert! With these cookie recipes, you can bake all kinds of different sweet treats. Make a classic snack with chocolate chip cookies. Or, switch it up by adding nuts, raisins, and other ingredients to keep things interesting.

Preparation: 10 minutes

Cooking: 12 minutes

Total: 22 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

2 ripe bananas, mashed
1/2 cup of unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup of granulated sugar
1/2 cup of packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
1 and 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon of baking powder
1/4 teaspoon of baking soda
1/4 teaspoon of salt
1/2 cup of chocolate chips (optional)

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
Add the mashed bananas and vanilla extract to the bowl. Mix well.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients. Mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
If desired, fold in the chocolate chips.
Drop rounded tablespoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart.
Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Calories : 220kcal
Total Fat : 10g
Saturated Fat : 6g
Cholesterol : 25mg
Sodium : 200mg
Total Carbohydrates : 32g
Dietary Fiber : 2g
Sugar : 19g
Protein : 2g

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