Banana Cookies

Ingredients and Weight:

• 1 ripe banana, mashed (1 cup)
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

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 large bowl, cream together the banana, sugar, butter, egg, and vanilla.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and cinnamon.
4. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined. Fold in the walnuts, if desired.
5. Drop the dough by rounded tablespoons onto the prepared baking sheet.
6. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the cookies are golden brown around the edges.
7. Let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutritional Information:

One cookie (about 2 ounces) contains approximately:

• Calories: 150
• Carbohydrates: 20g
• Protein: 2g
• Fat: 7g
• Saturated Fat: 4g
• Cholesterol: 25mg
• Sodium: 100mg

Dish Characteristics:

• Soft and chewy texture
• Sweet and banana-flavored
• Golden brown color
• Aromatic with hints of cinnamon

User Comments:

• "These cookies are so delicious! They're the perfect balance of sweet and banana-y."
• "I love the soft and chewy texture. They're perfect for a quick snack or dessert."
• "I added some chocolate chips to mine, and they were amazing!"
• "These cookies are so easy to make. I'm definitely going to be making them again."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• For a richer flavor, use overripe bananas.
• If the dough is too dry, you can add a tablespoon of milk at a time until it reaches desired consistency.
• If the dough is too wet, you can add a tablespoon of flour at a time until it reaches desired consistency.
• Let the bananas cool slightly before mashing them, as hot bananas can melt the butter.