Delicious and Easy Banana Bread Cookies Recipe

Enjoy the delectable taste of banana bread in cookie form with this simple and tasty recipe for Banana Bread Cookies. These cookies are soft, moist, and bursting with the flavor of ripe bananas. They are easy to make and perfect for snacking or enjoying as a dessert. Whether you're a fan of banana bread or simply love cookies, this recipe is sure to become a favorite.

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups mashed ripe bananas (about 3 medium-sized bananas)
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 3/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a small bowl, combine mashed bananas and lemon juice. Set aside.
3. In a large mixing bowl, cream butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
5. Add the banana mixture to the butter mixture and mix until smooth.
6. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
7. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
8. If desired, fold in the chopped walnuts or pecans.
9. Drop tablespoonfuls of cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
10. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden brown.
11. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
12. Serve and enjoy!

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