Go Back
banana nut bread cookies 2026 03 13 074000 683x1024 1

Banana Nut Bread Cookies

Delicious and chewy cookies that perfectly combine overripe bananas and walnuts, making for a great snack or dessert.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 1 ⅔ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
  • 1 cup light brown sugar (packed)
  • 5 tablespoons unsalted butter (softened)
  • ¼ cup mashed ripe banana
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 large egg (room temperature)
Mix-ins
  • 1 cup banana chips (crushed)
  • ½ cup chopped walnuts

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 375ºF and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a small bowl, combine the flour, cornstarch, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, beat the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Mix in the mashed banana, vanilla extract, and egg until everything is well blended.
  5. Using a silicone spatula, stir the flour mixture into the banana mixture until combined.
  6. Gently fold in the crushed banana chips and walnuts.
  7. Using a 1.5-tablespoon cookie scoop, drop cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Baking
  1. Bake for 10 minutes or until the cookies are lightly browned.
  2. Let them cool on the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Best served fresh, but can be stored in an airtight container for about a week. For longer storage, freeze the cookies in a sealed bag or container. Add chocolate chips or dried fruits for variations.