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Banana Bread Cookies Recipe

Banana Bread Cookies Recipe
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Delight in the rich flavors of classic banana bread in a portable, bite-sized cookie form topped with a luscious cream cheese glaze. These Banana Bread Cookies offer a soft, moist texture with subtle warmth from cinnamon and optional crunch from walnuts, making them a perfect treat for snack time or dessert.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Wet Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3/4 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2 small bananas)

Optional Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Cream Cheese Glaze

  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tablespoon milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon until evenly combined; set this mixture aside.
  3. Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar using a mixer until the mixture becomes light and fluffy, which usually takes about 2-3 minutes.
  4. Add Egg and Vanilla: Beat in the large egg and vanilla extract to the creamed butter mixture until fully incorporated and smooth.
  5. Incorporate Bananas: Stir in the mashed ripe bananas until uniformly mixed, adding moisture and natural sweetness to the dough.
  6. Combine Dry and Wet Ingredients: Gradually add the whisked dry ingredients into the wet banana mixture, mixing gently until just combined to avoid overworking the dough.
  7. Add Walnuts (Optional): If using, fold in the chopped walnuts to add texture and nutty flavor to your cookies.
  8. Scoop Dough: Using a spoon or cookie scoop, drop heaping tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow spreading during baking.
  9. Bake Cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers are set.
  10. Cool Cookies: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely for best texture.
  11. Prepare Cream Cheese Glaze: Beat the softened cream cheese until smooth, then gradually add powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract, mixing until you achieve a smooth, drizzle-able glaze.
  12. Glaze Cookies: Once the cookies have completely cooled, drizzle or spread the cream cheese glaze over the top of each cookie for a delicious finishing touch.
  13. Enjoy: Serve and enjoy your decadent Banana Bread Cookies with Cream Cheese Glaze, perfect with a cup of tea or coffee.

Notes

  • Use overripe bananas for the best natural sweetness and moist texture.
  • To store, keep cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for up to a week due to the cream cheese glaze.
  • For a nut-free version, omit walnuts or substitute them with chocolate chips or dried cranberries.
  • Ensure cookies are completely cooled before glazing to prevent melting the cream cheese glaze.
  • If you prefer a thicker glaze, add more powdered sugar; for a thinner consistency, add more milk gradually.

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