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Banana Bread Cookies

Delicious Banana Bread Cookies with Creamy Glaze

These Banana Bread Cookies combine sweet bananas, crunchy walnuts, and a creamy glaze for a delightful dessert experience.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Consider gluten-free blend for a variation
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda Acts as a leavening agent
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt Enhances flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon Adds warmth and spice
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter (softened) At room temperature for easy mixing
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar You can substitute half with coconut sugar
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar (packed) Contributes moisture and flavor
  • 1 large Egg Can be replaced with flaxseed egg for vegan option
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Infuses sweetness and aroma
  • 2 small Mashed Ripe Bananas Offers natural sweetness and moisture
  • 1/2 cup Chopped Walnuts (optional) Omit for nut-free version
For the Cream Cheese Glaze
  • 4 ounces Cream Cheese (softened) Forms the base of the glaze
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar Sweetens the glaze
  • 2 tablespoons Milk Adjusts glaze consistency
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Boosts flavor of the glaze

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Electric mixer
  • baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Cookie scoop
  • Wire rack

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add egg and vanilla extract, beating until well combined.
  5. Gently stir in mashed ripe bananas.
  6. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  7. Fold in chopped walnuts if using.
  8. Drop spoonfuls of dough onto the baking sheet, flattening slightly.
  9. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden and centers look set.
  10. Cool for 5 minutes then transfer to a wire rack.
  11. In a bowl, combine cream cheese, powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth.
  12. Once cookies are cool, drizzle the cream cheese glaze over each one.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 2gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 80mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg

Notes

For best results, use ripe bananas and ensure the butter is softened rather than melted.

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