Soft Banana Bread Cookies

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
• 1 cup ripe bananas (about 2-3 medium bananas, mashed)
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup brown sugar, packed
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup chocolate chips or chopped nuts (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon. Set aside.
3. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Add the mashed ripe bananas, egg, and vanilla extract to the butter-sugar mixture and mix until well combined.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing on low speed until just combined.
6. Fold in chocolate chips or nuts if using.
7. Drop rounded dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
8. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges start to turn golden brown.
9. Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

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