Banana Cookies Recipe (Easy and Fluffy) | Healthy Banana Cookies

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Soft and cake-like, these cookies are a great way to use more ripe bananas. This cookie recipe was made by my grandmother, Sibley Capone. She was an amazing cook at our house. This special edition, which is almost 70 years old, is the best in the group. This is one of my favorite recipes!

Why You'll Love Banana Cookies.

These cookies are soft and delicious. They are almost like cakes or muffin tops. They are cooked with cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves, and peppered with pecans. This is an excellent recipe that uses over-ripe bananas.

The Best Bananas for banana cookies.

Buy a light green bunch of bananas to ripen slowly throughout the week and one that is already completely yellow that will ripen faster. That way you will always have ripe bananas ready to bake cookies!

You can easily freeze and use them later for banana cookies or other recipes.

Different Ways to Make Banana Cookies!

·         You can also make them with peanut butter. Add 1/2 cup of your favorite peanut butter.

·         You can also make them with your favorite 1/2 cup chocolate chips.

·         You can remove the spices if you wish.

·         You can add raisins for added sweetness, or dried cranberries for sourness.

·         Use whole wheat flour and all-purpose flour.

·         Add one or two cups of rolled oats to get extra texture.

·         Add white sugar and brown sugar.

How to Store Banana Cookies.

Baked cookies can be frozen. Remember that before freezing, they are completely cooled. Store them in a freezer in a zip-top bag. Leave them to melt overnight to enjoy them again. Baked banana cookies can be stored at room temperature for up to 3 days.

45-minutes Banana Cookies Recipe.

Prep time: 15-minutes

Cook time: 30-minutes

Total time: 45-minutes

Servings: 30 servings

Yield: 30 cookies

Course: dessert

Cuisine: American

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INGREDIENTS.

·         1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick), at room temperature

·         1 cup sugar

·         1 large egg, at room temperature

·         1 cup mashed bananas (about 2 1/2 large bananas)

·         1 teaspoon baking soda

·         2 cups all-purpose flour

·         Pinch salt

·         1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

·         1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg or mace

·         1/2 teaspoon ground cloves

·         1 cup chopped pecans (walnuts and chocolate chips are fine alternatives)

METHOD.

1.      Preheat the oven:

First, heat your oven to 350 ° F.

2.      Cream the butter and sugar:

In a bowl, whisk together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Now add the egg, and beat until the mixture is light and fast.

3.      Mix the banana and baking soda:

Now mix the mashed bananas and baking soda in a separate bowl and set aside to sit for 2 minutes. Baking soda will react with the acid in the banana, which will give the height and height of the cookie.

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4.      Combine the banana and butter mixtures:

Add the butter mixture to the banana mixture and mix.

5.      Whisk the dry ingredients, then add the banana mixture:

In a bowl, combine flour, salt, and spices. Now add this mixture to the butter and banana mixture, and mix until combined.

6.      Add the mix-ins:

You can add pecans or chocolate chips to the batter if you like.

7.      Drop the dough and bake the cookies:

Place the dough on a baking sheet with parchment paper. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack before serving to enjoy to the fullest.

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Conclusion.

Make cookies instead of throwing away ripe bananas! These simple banana cookies will become your favorite - they are so soft and delicious that they are impossible to match!

Frequently asked questions.

How Do I Avoid Caked Banana Cookies?

Adding mashed bananas to one of the best standard cookie recipes can get you a good baked but it is more like a muffin top than a cookie. For maximum chewing, these cookies are made from melted brown butter. White and brown sugar, and a good mix of whole wheat flour and toasted walnuts add good quality.

Do I Need Super-Ripe Bananas for Banana Cookies?

Black bananas are great for baked goods. The natural sugars and flavors in them make delicious cakes and cookies. Overcooked bananas are not 100% important for these cookies, but you will find the taste of bananas as clear as to when they are ripe. The special thing about these cookies is that they require only one banana.

What replaces bananas in cookies?

These recipes can be substituted for butter and oil. If you are using bananas for butter, use equal amounts. Baked goods such as muffins, cakes, and bread can use 3/4 cup mashed bananas instead of 1 cup oil. For this, you will need to use low gluten flour.

What does a banana do in baking?

Fruits provide vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients as well as a little fiber. Ripe mashed bananas are a great alternative and can be used in place of some grease in the recipe.

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NUTRITION INFORMATION.

·         Calories: 190kcal

·         Carbohydrates: 27g

·         Protein: 1g

·         Fat: 8g

·         Saturated fat: 4g

·         Cholesterol: 10mg

·         Sodium: 152mg

·         Potassium: 122mg

·         Fiber: 1g

·         Sugar: 16g

·         Vitamin A: 130IU

·         Vitamin C: 0.8mg

·         Calcium: 18mg

·         Iron: 1.3mg

This nutrition information is provided based on an online nutrition calculator only. Please consult a nutritionist or doctor for corrective information on dietary restrictions and concerns. 

Lorna Robertson

I am a chef and making new food is my job. This is my favorite profession.

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