Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ripe banana, mashed
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 1 cup flour
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat Your Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C). While it warms up, line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and make cleanup a breeze.
- Mix the Wet Ingredients: In a medium-sized bowl, combine the mashed banana, sugar, and melted butter. Stir until the mixture is smooth and well blended.
- Add the Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the flour, baking soda, and salt to the banana mixture. Stir gently until everything is just combined—overmixing can make the cookies tough, so be mindful.
- Scoop and Drop: Use a spoon to drop dollops of dough onto the prepared baking sheet. Space them about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading during baking.
- Bake to Perfection: Pop the tray in the oven and bake for 8–10 minutes. The cookies are done when the edges turn golden, and the tops are set.
- Cool and Enjoy: Let the cookies rest on the baking sheet for 2 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely. Now, resist the urge to eat them all at once!
Notes
- Ripe Bananas Are Key: A ripe banana with brown spots is your best friend in this recipe. The sweeter and softer the banana, the better your cookies will taste.
- Customize the Flavor: Want to get fancy? Add a dash of cinnamon or vanilla extract for an extra layer of flavor. You can even toss in some chocolate chips or chopped nuts!
- Don’t Skip Cooling: Letting the cookies cool ensures they firm up perfectly. This step also helps the flavors meld together.
- Double the Fun: This recipe makes about 12 cookies, but you can easily double it if you’re feeding a crowd.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8–10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 95kcal
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 3.6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0.7g
- Protein: 1.2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg