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Banana Drop Cookies

Deliciously Soft Banana Drop Cookies for Dessert Lovers

Delight in these soft and fluffy Banana Drop Cookies, the perfect treat for dessert lovers.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour Substitute with gluten-free flour if needed.
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda Essential for lift and fluffiness.
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon Adds warmth and spice.
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground nutmeg Enhances cookies with a nutty aroma.
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt Balances flavors.
  • 0.5 cups unsalted butter (softened) Use margarine for dairy-free version.
  • 0.5 cups granulated sugar Sweetens the cookies.
  • 0.5 cups brown sugar (packed) Provides depth of flavor.
  • 1 large egg Binds all ingredients.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Elevates the flavor.
  • 1 cups mashed ripe bananas Star ingredient.
For the Optional Icing
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons milk Any milk or dairy-free alternative.
  • 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract For flavor.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowls
  • electric mixer
  • baking sheets
  • Parchment Paper
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Mix in the egg and vanilla.
  4. Gently mix in the mashed bananas until combined. Gradually add the dry ingredients until just combined.
  5. Drop heaping tablespoons of dough onto the baking sheets, spacing them 2 inches apart.
  6. Bake for 10-12 minutes, until the edges are lightly golden and the centers are soft. Cool on wire racks.
  7. For icing, mix together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla to desired consistency. Drizzle over cooled cookies.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 90mgSugar: 8gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Ensure overripe bananas are used for maximum sweetness and moisture. Allow cookies to cool completely before icing.

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