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Plate of homemade Grandma's banana cookies with ripe bananas in the background.

Grandma's Banana Cookies

These delightful cookies blend the sweetness of ripe bananas with chocolate for a warm, gooey treat that is easy to make and loved by all.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 pieces ripe bananas, mashed Use super ripe bananas for the sweetest flavor.
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup butter, softened Can substitute with coconut oil for a vegan option.
  • 1 piece egg Can substitute with flaxseed meal or applesauce for a vegan option.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips Optional; can swap for walnuts or leave out for a healthier option.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the mashed bananas, sugar, and butter until smooth.
  3. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
  4. In another bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually stir this dry mix into the banana mixture until just blended.
  5. Fold in the chocolate chips, if using.
  6. Drop by spoonfuls onto a greased baking sheet.
Baking
  1. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned.
  2. Let cool on a wire rack.

Notes

Serve warm for a gooey center with a glass of milk or a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Optionally dust with powdered sugar before serving.