Easy Banana Cookies: Soft, Moist, and Perfect for Kids and Family

Soft, Cake-Like Banana Cookies

These banana cookies melt in your mouth on first bite and showcase ripe bananas in the most delightful cookie form.

Why You’ll Love These Banana Cookies

Perfect for Snack Time or Dessert

With a tender, cake-like crumb and rich banana flavor, these easy banana cookies are the ultimate treat for kids and grown-ups alike. They’re:

• Quick to whip up using pantry staples
• Great for overripe bananas—no waste!
• Kid-friendly for baking with little helpers
• Perfectly soft yet holds its shape beautifully

Ingredients for Banana Cookies

• 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
• ¾ cup granulated sugar
• 1 large egg, room temperature
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 overripe bananas, mashed (about 1 cup)
• Optional: ½ cup chocolate chips or chopped nuts

How to Make Banana Cookies

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
3. In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy—about 2 minutes.
4. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until combined, then stir in the mashed bananas.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Fold in chips or nuts if using.
6. Using a cookie scoop or spoon, drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto your prepared sheet, spacing 2 inches apart.
7. Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden and centers are set.
8. Allow cookies to cool on the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.

Tips & Variations for Banana Cookies

• Add cinnamon or nutmeg for a warm spice twist.
• Swap half the flour for whole wheat flour for a nuttier taste.
• Stir in dried fruit like cranberries or raisins for extra chewiness.
• Freezing tip: Dough balls freeze beautifully—bake straight from frozen, adding an extra minute to bake time.

Nutritional Information

Calories: 166 kcal,
Carbs: 26 g,
Protein: 3 g,
Fat: 6 g,
Sugar: 12 g,
Fiber: 1 g

Prep Time: 10 minutes  |  Total Time: 25 minutes  |  Servings: 12 cookies

Get ready to watch these banana cookies vanish in no time—perfectly soft, sweet, and loaded with banana goodness.