This banana cookie recipe is quick and easy to make with kitchen staples.
Banana Cookie Ingredients
These are the simple ingredients you’ll need to make this banana cookie recipe (you likely already have them all in your kitchen):
- Flour: All-purpose flour gives the cookie dough structure.
- Bananas: Opt for bananas that are medium ripe (medium yellow with minimal brown spots).
- Sugar: Use ½ cup of white sugar for the dough, then sprinkle the dough with sugar just before baking.
- Butter: Melted butter lends moisture and richness to the banana cookie dough.
- Walnuts: Chopped walnuts are optional, but they lend welcome flavor and crunch.
- Egg: An egg adds moisture and helps bind the cookie dough together.
- Baking soda: Baking soda acts as a leavener, which means it helps the banana cookies rise.
- Salt: A pinch of salt enhances the overall flavor of the cookies, but it won’t make them taste salty.
From the Editor
- For stronger banana flavor, use three bananas instead of two.
- Substitute chocolate chips for walnuts for a sweeter cookie.
How to Make Banana Cookies
You’ll find the full, step-by-step recipe below — but here’s a brief overview of what you can expect when you make homemade banana cookies:
- Make the dough.
- Drop the dough by the spoonful onto a prepared baking sheet, then sprinkle with sugar.
- Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown and edges are set.
How to Store Banana Cookies
Store your banana cookies in an airtight container for up to three days at room temperature or up to five days in the refrigerator. You can freeze banana cookies (baked or unbaked) for up to three months.
Allrecipes Community Tips and Praise
“So delicious,” raves Lbuysse. “We added chocolate chips, which were a huge hit. These are not going to last long in our house!”
“Really good,” according to Linda Noss. “Gave some to neighbors and now they want more! I added some peanut butter for additional taste and a little more protein.”
“These have become a staple cookie in our home now,” says laureneydoon. “I substitute pecans for walnuts (I am allergic), and I omit sprinkling sugar on top and instead frost the cookies with cream cheese frosting once cooled.”
Editorial contributions by Corey Williams
Ingredients
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1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
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2 medium ripe bananas, mashed, or more to taste
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½ cup white sugar
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¼ cup butter, melted
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¼ cup chopped walnuts (Optional)
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1 large egg
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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¼ teaspoon salt
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1 tablespoon white sugar
Directions
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Gather the ingredients.
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Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Mix flour, bananas, 1/2 cup sugar, butter, walnuts, egg, baking soda, and salt together in a bowl until well combined.
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Drop 3-tablespoon portions dough onto the prepared baking sheet, about 2 to 3 inches apart. Sprinkle remaining 1 tablespoon sugar over cookies.
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Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown and edges are set, 15 to 20 minutes.
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 166 | Calories |
| 6g | Fat |
| 26g | Carbs |
| 3g | Protein |
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 12 | |
| Calories 166 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 6g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat 3g | 14% |
| Cholesterol 24mg | 8% |
| Sodium 186mg | 8% |
| Total Carbohydrate 26g | 10% |
| Dietary Fiber 1g | 4% |
| Total Sugars 12g | |
| Protein 3g | 5% |
| Vitamin C 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium 9mg | 1% |
| Iron 1mg | 5% |
| Potassium 104mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
