Banana Bread Cookies (Print Version)
Moist, flavorful banana cookies topped with cream cheese glaze - combining the best of banana bread in convenient cookie form.
# Ingredients:
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1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
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1/2 teaspoon baking soda
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
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1/2 cup granulated sugar
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1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
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1 large egg
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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3/4 cup mashed ripe bananas
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1/2 cup chopped walnuts
→ Cream Cheese Glaze
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4 oz cream cheese, softened
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1 cup powdered sugar
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1 tablespoon milk
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1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
# Steps:
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Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Set aside.
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In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
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Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture and beat until well combined. Mix in the mashed bananas until evenly incorporated.
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Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. If using, fold in the chopped walnuts.
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Using a spoon or cookie scoop, drop heaping tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
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Bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
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To make the cream cheese glaze, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract, mixing until the glaze is smooth and drizzle-able.
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Once the cookies are completely cool, drizzle or spread the cream cheese glaze over the top of each cookie.