Banana Bread Cookies Recipe
These Banana Bread Cookies are a delightful twist on traditional banana bread, combining the flavors of ripe bananas, warm cinnamon, and crunchy walnuts in a soft cookie form. Topped with a luscious cream cheese glaze, these cookies are perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Makes about 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
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)
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
For the Cream Cheese Glaze:
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Set aside.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined. Mix in the mashed bananas.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Fold in the chopped walnuts if using.
- Bake: Drop tablespoons of dough onto the baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes until lightly golden. Cool on a wire rack.
- Make Cream Cheese Glaze: Beat cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Glaze the Cookies: Drizzle or spread the cream cheese glaze over the cooled cookies.
- Serve: Enjoy your delicious Banana Bread Cookies with Cream Cheese Glaze!
Notes
- You can customize these cookies by adding chocolate chips or raisins for extra flavor.
- Store any leftover cookies in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: Banana Bread Cookies, Cream Cheese Glaze, Dessert Recipe
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