Banana Bread Cookies — Soft, Cozy & Homemade Treat

Instructions

1. Prepare the oven
   Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. Cream butter and sugar
   In a large bowl, beat softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Add bananas and wet ingredients
   Mix in mashed bananas, egg, and vanilla until smooth and well combined.
4. Combine dry ingredients
   In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, and salt.
5. Form the dough
   Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, mixing just until combined. Fold in optional chocolate chips or nuts.
6. Scoop
   Drop spoonfuls of dough onto prepared baking sheets, leaving space between cookies.
7. Bake
   Bake for 10–12 minutes, until edges are set and tops look soft.
8. Cool
   Let cookies rest on the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.

Baking Method (Why These Stay Soft)

• Mashed bananas add moisture and natural sweetness
• Softened butter creates a tender crumb
• Minimal mixing prevents toughness
• Short bake time keeps centers soft and cake-like

These cookies are meant to stay pale and pillowy, not crisp.