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Published: Jan 19, 2022 · Modified: Apr 7, 2022 by Mischka

How to Make Super Soft Banana Bread Cookies

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These fluffy, soft banana bread cookies are everything you love about traditional banana bread in a quick, easy-to-make cookie. This simple recipe is the best way to use an overripe banana. 

Soft Banana Bread Cookies with brown chocolate chips and yellow banana pieces on a wooden table.

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Recently, I only had one overripe banana. I hate wasting food, so I didn’t want to just throw it away. I thought about making more 3-Ingredient Peanut Butter Banana Dog Treats for my fur babies. Then I had an idea… 

What if I made Banana Bread Chocolate Chip Cookies?!

So, that’s what I did. And they are DELICIOUS. 

They have all the cozy flavor and soft, moist texture of my popular Simple Banana Bread. They may be even better!

What to do with overripe bananas?

Several people have asked if they can make my Simple Banana Bread recipe with only one banana. I always recommend using at least two overripe bananas for that recipe. I prefer to use three though. 

This Banana Bread Cookie Recipe is my suggestion for when you only have one banana. You could, of course, double the recipe and use two bananas. 

It is important to use an overripe banana though. One that is super soft and mushy with a peel that is turning brown or is already brown. The peel should also be easy to remove. It'll just slide off!

As a banana ripens, the starch in the fruit converts to sugar. This makes it sweeter with an even stronger banana flavor. That's why overripe bananas are so great for baked goods.

More Overripe Banana Recipes:
- Simple Banana Bread Recipe - Easy, Moist, & Delicious
- Simple Banana Bread Chocolate Chip Muffins
- The Best Gluten-Free Banana Bread Recipe

And, if you have a dog - Easy, Healthy Peanut Butter Banana Dog Treats (only 3 ingredients!)

Banana Bread Cookies Recipe

This recipe is incredibly simple. You probably already have the ingredients at home. 

Ingredients for Banana Bread Cookies including an overripe, brown spotted banana.

It can also be made in one bowl, which is my favorite type of recipe. I really hate doing dishes. 😂

The first step is to “cream” the softened butter and brown sugar together. This means mixing the two ingredients until they’re completely combined and the mixture is pale, smooth, and creamy. 

Creaming creates a soft, fluffy banana bread cookie.

Next, I like to mash the overripe banana right into the butter and sugar mixture. You are welcome to mash it before adding it to the bowl though. Both ways work!

After combining all of the ingredients, the dough will be a little sticky. I use a cookie scoop to plop the dough on a prepared baking sheet. 

Balls of Banana Bread Cookie Batter on a parchment-lined baking sheet.

It’s hard to roll the dough into balls, so the cookies look less uniform and have more character than other cookie recipes. 

The cookies don't really spread while baking, so there’s no need to chill the dough. BUT, if you would like a prettier cookie, you could put the dough in the fridge for 20 minutes before scooping or rolling it. This will make it easier to control. 

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Make them gluten free!

These banana cookies can easily be made gluten free by using gluten-free flour instead of all-purpose flour. 

I recommend using a measure for measure gf flour like King Arthur's Gluten-Free Measure for Measure Flour or Bob's Red Mill Gluten-Free 1-to-1 Baking Flour.

With this kind of gluten-free flour, you don’t need any additional ingredients or to do any math. 

Simply use the same amount of flour that’s already listed in the recipe.

A tan, fluffy banana cookie split in two, showing the delicious chocolate and moist inside.

Chocolate Chips, Nuts, or Both?

I LOVE to make these soft banana bread cookies with chocolate chips. My family loves them this way too. 

We usually use semi-sweet chocolate chips, but milk chocolate chips are great too. I haven’t tried this recipe with dark chocolate chips yet. If you do, I’d love to hear about it!

These Banana Cookies also taste great with walnuts or pecans. 

If adding both chocolate chips and nuts, I recommend using 1/4 cup chocolate chips and 1/4 cups nuts. 

OR using 1/2 cup chocolate chips and just sprinkling the nuts on top before baking. 

More Fun, Easy Cookie Recipes:
- Carrot Cake Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting
- Funfetti Cookies from Scratch
- Almond Joy Cookies (just like the candy bar)

Soft Banana Bread Cookies with brown chocolate chips and yellow banana pieces on a wooden table.
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5 from 15 votes

Banana Bread Cookies

These fluffy, soft banana bread cookies are everything you love about traditional banana bread in a quick, easy-to-make cookie. This simple recipe is the best way to use an overripe banana. 
Prep Time5 mins
Cook Time10 mins
Total Time15 mins
Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 14 cookies

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup Butter softened
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar
  • 1 Banana overripe
  • 1 Egg large
  • 1/2 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 1/2 tsp Cinnamon ground
  • 1/2 tsp Baking Soda
  • 1 1/4 cups Flour
  • 1/2 cup Chocolate Chips

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  • In a medium mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar together.
  • Add the banana and mash.
  • Mix in the egg and vanilla extract.
  • Add the flour, baking soda, and cinnamon. Stir until just combined.
  • Fold in the chocolate chips.
  • Drop balls of dough on a prepared cookie sheet. 
  • Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are set.
  • Remove from oven and let cool completely.

Video

Two tan banana bread cookies with brown chocolate chips on a dark blue cloth.

If you made these soft Banana Bread Cookies, please comment below. I'd love to hear your thoughts. I'd also love to see your cookies! Tag @lovemischka on Instagram, FB, or Pinterest. 🙂

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Comments

  1. amanda says

    January 21, 2022 at 2:10 pm

    5 stars
    I loved making this and it's a combo of my two favorite things! Thanks!

    Reply
  2. Sara says

    January 21, 2022 at 2:47 pm

    5 stars
    These cookies were a hit with the whole family!

    Reply
  3. Peggy says

    January 21, 2022 at 4:22 pm

    5 stars
    Can't wait to make these!

    Reply
  4. Amy Roskelley says

    January 21, 2022 at 5:05 pm

    5 stars
    Banana bread cookies!!?? Amazing. I'm making these.

    Reply
  5. Addie says

    January 21, 2022 at 11:27 pm

    5 stars
    These cookies are amazing!

    Reply
  6. Colleen says

    January 22, 2022 at 10:44 am

    5 stars
    Loved these cookies!

    Reply
  7. Jamie says

    January 22, 2022 at 11:08 pm

    5 stars
    These taste so delicious! Great for using up ripe bananas!

    Reply
  8. Emily Woodward says

    January 23, 2022 at 12:10 am

    5 stars
    Delish!

    Reply
  9. Michelle says

    February 20, 2022 at 6:08 pm

    5 stars
    These are so good! I doubled the recipe and used 3 bananas.

    Reply
  10. Natalie says

    November 08, 2022 at 4:17 pm

    5 stars
    Yummy!!! I doubled the recipe and added walnuts! They came out soft and fluffy!

    Reply
  11. Roger says

    January 04, 2023 at 1:02 pm

    5 stars
    Skeptically, tried this…and am now a true believer! Added walnuts and the cookies were light, fluffy, and delicious! Waiting for the second batch as I write this…

    Reply
    • Mischka says

      January 04, 2023 at 8:26 pm

      Thank you so much! I'm so happy you like them.

      Reply

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