Description
These Glazed Banana Cookies are a delightful treat that perfectly blend the sweetness of ripe bananas with a hint of warm spices. Soft and moist, these cookies are topped with a simple vanilla glaze that adds a touch of sweetness to every bite.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 1/2 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
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2 medium bananas)
For the glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
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 powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar. Beat in the eggs, vanilla extract, and mashed bananas until combined.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir until just combined.
- Bake: Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 10-12 minutes until golden.
- Glaze: Whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract. Drizzle over cooled cookies.
Notes
- Add finely chopped nuts or mini chocolate chips for extra texture.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
