Description
These Chewy Banana Oatmeal Cookies are a delightful treat that combines the sweetness of ripe bananas with hearty oats and warm cinnamon. Easy to make and even easier to enjoy, these cookies are perfect for a quick snack or dessert.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ripe banana, mashed (about 1/2 cup)
Mix-ins (Optional):
- 1 1/2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
- 1/2 cup raisins or chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, cream the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and mashed banana.
- Combine and Bake: Stir in the dry ingredients until just combined, then fold in the oats and any optional add-ins. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes until golden.
- Cool and Enjoy: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For extra chewiness, slightly underbake and let the cookies set on the baking sheet.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days or freeze for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 65mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
