01/03/2024
Banana Cookies
Ingredients: 👇
1 cup mashed ripe bananas (2-3 medium bananas)
1 tsp lemon juice
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 large egg
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup chopped nuts (optional)
1 cup chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions:
Oven Preparation:
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line your baking sheets with parchment paper.
Banana Mixture:
In a small bowl, blend the mashed bananas with lemon juice and set aside.
Dry Ingredients:
In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
Creaming Butter and Sugars:
In a large bowl, cream the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy.
Adding Wet Ingredients:
Beat in the egg and vanilla extract into the creamed mixture until thoroughly combined.
Incorporating Bananas:
Gradually mix in the banana mixture, ensuring it's well incorporated.
Combining with Dry Ingredients:
Gently fold in the dry ingredients into the wet mix, being careful not to overmix.
Optional Add-ins:
If using, fold in chopped nuts and chocolate chips into the batter.
Forming Cookies:
Drop rounded tablespoons of the dough onto your prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Baking Time:
Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges turn a lovely golden brown.
Cooling:
Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
Ready to Enjoy:
Your Banana Bread Cookies are now ready to be enjoyed! Relish the delightful fusion of banana bread and cookies in every bite.
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