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Chewy Banana Bread Cookies with Cinnamon and Ripe Bananas

These Chewy Banana Bread Cookies feature a soft, moist center and a crinkled golden-brown crust. Packed with mashed ripe bananas and warm cinnamon specks, they offer the classic flavor of banana bread in a portable, chewy cookie form.
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Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 57 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Breakfast, Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 165
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Dough
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened (225g)
  • ¾ cup granulated white sugar 150g
  • ¾ cup light brown sugar packed (150g)
  • 1 large egg room temperature
  • ½ cup mashed ripe banana approx. 115g, from spotted bananas
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract 5ml
  • 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour 280g
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch 8g
  • 1 tsp baking soda 5g
  • 2 tsp ground cinnamon 4g
  • ½ tsp sea salt 3g

Equipment

  • 1 Medium Cookie Scoop For uniform circular shapes.
  • 2 Baking Sheet Heavy-duty for even browning.
  • 1 Parchment Paper Prevents sticking and aids crust formation.

Method
 

Dough Preparation
  1. Cream softened butter with white and brown sugars for 3 minutes until fluffy and pale.
  2. Beat in the egg, vanilla, and mashed ripe banana until cohesive and textured with fibers.
  3. Whisk flour, cornstarch, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Fold into wet ingredients until no flour streaks remain.
  4. Chill dough in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to ensure a chewy texture and prevent over-spreading.
Baking Process
  1. Scoop 1.5 tablespoon portions onto lined sheets. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10-12 minutes.
  2. Cool on the pan for 5 minutes to allow the 'crinkled' surface to form, then move to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Calories: 165kcalProtein: 2gFat: 8gFiber: 1g

Notes

Use overripe bananas with plenty of brown spots for the best moisture and flavor.
Chilling the dough is essential for the chewy, non-cakey texture.
Keyword Chewy Banana Bread Cookies,cinnamon banana cookies,soft banana cookies

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