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Banana Bread Cookies Recipe

Banana Bread Cookies Recipe
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Delight in the cozy flavors of Banana Bread Cookies topped with a luscious cream cheese glaze. These soft, moist cookies capture the essence of classic banana bread with the added crunch of walnuts and a sweet, tangy glaze that elevates every bite. Perfect for a comforting snack or a unique dessert treat.

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)

Add-ins

  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

Cream Cheese Glaze

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

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and promote even baking.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon until thoroughly combined. Set aside for later use.
  3. Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, use a hand or stand mixer to cream the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until the mixture becomes light and fluffy, indicating proper aeration for tender cookies.
  4. Add Egg, Vanilla, and Bananas: Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until fully combined. Then mix in the mashed ripe bananas until evenly incorporated, which adds moisture and banana flavor to the dough.
  5. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the prepared dry ingredient mixture to the wet banana mixture, stirring gently just until combined to avoid overworking the dough and maintaining cookie tenderness.
  6. Fold in Walnuts: If using, carefully fold in the chopped walnuts for added texture and nutty flavor.
  7. Scoop Dough onto Baking Sheet: Using a spoon or cookie scoop, drop heaping tablespoons of dough onto the lined baking sheet, spacing each cookie about 2 inches apart to allow room for spreading.
  8. Bake Cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the cookie edges turn lightly golden. Remove from the oven and allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes to firm up slightly.
  9. Cool Completely: Transfer the cookies to a wire rack and let them cool completely, which is essential before applying the glaze to prevent melting.
  10. Prepare Cream Cheese Glaze: In a bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract, mixing until the glaze is smooth and easy to drizzle.
  11. Glaze the Cookies: Once cookies are fully cooled, drizzle or spread the cream cheese glaze over each cookie, adding a delicious finishing touch.
  12. Serve and Enjoy: Serve your Banana Bread Cookies with Cream Cheese Glaze fresh and enjoy a perfect blend of classic flavors in cookie form.

Notes

  • For a nut-free version, simply omit the walnuts.
  • Use very ripe bananas for the best sweetness and moisture.
  • Allow cookies to cool completely before glazing to avoid glaze melting off.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
  • These cookies can be frozen without glaze for up to 2 months; glaze after thawing.

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