Whip up a batch of these delicious Banana Drop Cookies for a sweet, soft, and comforting treat. These cookies combine the natural sweetness of bananas with a hint of cinnamon, making them the perfect snack for any time of day.
Easy to prepare and quick to bake, these banana cookies will become a family favorite, with the added bonus of making use of those ripe bananas sitting on your counter.
Banana Drop Cookies: A Soft and Sweet Treat
These cookies are light and fluffy, with a banana flavor that’s perfectly complemented by a cinnamon-sugar topping. They’re an ideal dessert to serve at gatherings or as a snack to enjoy with a cup of tea or coffee. Plus, they’re kid-friendly and great for sharing!
Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Chill Time: 30 minutes
Cooking Time: 8-10 minutes
Servings: Makes about 24 cookies
Equipment:
- Mixing bowl
- Baking sheets
- Cooling racks
Banana Drop Cookies
Ingredients:
- 1¼ cups sugar
- 2/3 cup butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup mashed banana (about 2 bananas)
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 2¼ cups flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
For topping (optional):
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Directions:
- Prepare dry ingredients:
In a small bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and ½ teaspoon of cinnamon. Set aside. - Cream the butter and sugar:
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the sugar, butter, and vanilla extract until light and fluffy. Add the beaten eggs and mashed banana, mixing well until smooth. - Combine wet and dry ingredients:
Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. Chill the dough in the refrigerator for 30 minutes. - Preheat the oven:
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease your baking sheets or line them with parchment paper. - Shape and bake:
Drop teaspoon-sized balls of dough about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets. If desired, sprinkle each cookie with the optional cinnamon-sugar mixture for extra flavor. - Bake the cookies:
Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes or until they are lightly browned. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 2 minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack.
Enjoy these Banana Drop Cookies warm or at room temperature. The soft, banana-infused flavor paired with the cinnamon-sugar topping makes them the perfect cozy treat for any occasion!