Description

If you love the comforting aroma and flavor of classic banana bread but want a quicker, hand-held treat, Banana Bread Cookies are the perfect solution. These soft, chewy cookies capture the warm, spiced flavors of ripe bananas, cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla—ready in under 30 minutes. Perfect for snacking, lunchboxes, or anytime indulgence, these cookies are a delicious way to use overripe bananas with customizable add-ins like nuts or chocolate chips.

Ingredients

Scale

3 ripe bananas, mashed
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp ground cinnamon
½ tsp nutmeg
¼ tsp salt
½ cup unsalted butter, softened (or oil for dairy-free)
½ cup brown sugar
¼ cup granulated sugar
1 large egg (or flax egg for vegan)
1 tsp vanilla extract

Optional add-ins: ½ cup chopped walnuts, pecans, mini chocolate chips, or raisins

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
Mash the ripe bananas in a large bowl until smooth.
Add softened butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, egg, and vanilla to bananas; mix well until combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture; stir until just combined. Fold in optional add-ins if using.
Drop spoonfuls of dough onto prepared sheets, spacing about 2 inches apart; slightly flatten if desired.
Bake 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden.

Cool on baking sheet 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Use very ripe bananas for best flavor and sweetness.

Don’t overmix to keep cookies tender.

Room temperature butter and eggs help texture.

Store in airtight container to keep soft.

Freeze leftovers for up to 3 months

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Category: Snack, Dessert, Breakfast
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American, Baking

Keywords: banana bread cookies, banana cookies, banana snack, soft cookies, banana dessert, easy cookie recipe, ripe bananas, healthy snack, baked cookies