Banana Bread Cookies

 Banana Bread Cookies

Ingredients:

 • 1 ripe banana, mashed

 • ½ cup granulated sugar

 • ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened

 • 1 large egg

 • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

 • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour

 • 1 teaspoon baking soda

 • ¼ teaspoon salt

 • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)

 • 1 cup rolled oats

 • ½ cup chocolate chips or chopped nuts (optional)

Instructions:

 1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

 2. In a large bowl, cream together the mashed banana, sugar, and softened butter until smooth.

 3. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.

 4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon (if using).

 5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.

 6. Stir in the oats and chocolate chips or nuts (if using).

 7. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.

 8. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the cookies are golden brown around the edges.

 9. Allow to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.