Banana Bread Cookies with Melted Butter and One Ripe Banana
Soft banana cookies made with one ripe banana, melted butter, and a short pantry ingredient list.
Equipment
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
- Large mixing bowl
- Fork
- Cookie scoop or tablespoon
- Wire rack
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 ripe banana mashed until nearly smooth
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup unsalted butter melted and slightly cooled
- 1 cup all purpose flour spooned and leveled
- ¼ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp kosher salt
Instructions
Cooking
- Prep the pan. Heat the oven to 350 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Make the base. Mash the banana in a large bowl, then stir in the sugar and cooled melted butter until glossy.
- Add the dry mix. Fold in the flour, baking soda, and salt until the dough looks thick with no dry streaks.
- Bake. Drop 12 heaping tablespoons of dough 2 inches apart and bake for 10 to 12 minutes, until the edges are lightly golden.
- Cool. Rest the cookies on the pan for 5 minutes, then move them to a wire rack.
Notes
Substitutions: Swap half the flour for whole wheat flour.
Tips: Use a banana with brown spots and cool the melted butter before mixing.
Storage: Keep in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.