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Soft, Cake-Like Banana Cookies

These delicious banana cookies are soft, cake-like, and will disappear fast! They're so easy to make with overripe bananas and your kids can help.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 166
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 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

Method
 

  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.
  3. In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract, then stir in the mashed bananas.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
  6. Fold in chocolate chips or nuts if desired.
  7. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet.
  8. Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden.
  9. Let cookies cool for 5 minutes on the pan, then transfer to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Calories: 166kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 3gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 24mgSodium: 186mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12g
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