Banana Cake Cookies

Ingredients and Weight:

• 1 1/2 cups (180g) all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon (5g) baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon (3g) salt
• 1/2 cup (1 stick/113g) unsalted butter, softened
• 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon (5mL) vanilla extract
• 1 cup (200g) mashed ripe bananas

Preparation Time:

15 minutes

Cooking Time:

10-12 minutes

Difficulty Level:

2 (Easy)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
3. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the mashed bananas.
6. Drop by rounded tablespoons onto the prepared baking sheet.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
8. Let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutritional Information (per cookie):

• Calories: 180
• Fat: 9g
• Carbohydrates: 27g
• Protein: 2g
• Fiber: 1g

Dish Characteristics:

• Soft and chewy
• Banana flavor
• Sweet and satisfying

User Comments:

• "These cookies are amazing! They taste just like banana cake."
• "The perfect way to use up ripe bananas."
• "I love the sweet and chewy texture."
• "These cookies were a hit at my last party."
• "A delicious and easy treat for any occasion."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• If you don't have mashed ripe bananas, you can mash 1 1/2 medium bananas.
• For a crunchier cookie, bake for an additional 2-3 minutes.
• Let the cookies cool completely before storing them in an airtight container.