Description
These Glazed Banana Cookies are a delightful treat combining the natural sweetness of ripe bananas with a soft, tender cookie base, topped with a smooth, sweet vanilla glaze. Perfect for a snack or dessert, these cookies are easy to make and irresistibly flavorful.
Ingredients
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Cookie Dough
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup mashed ripe banana (about 1 medium banana)
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2-3 tablespoons milk (or more as needed)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat and Prep: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until the mixture becomes light and fluffy, creating a smooth base for the cookies.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Mix in the egg, vanilla extract, and mashed banana into the creamed sugar and butter until well combined, which adds moisture and flavor to the dough.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon to evenly distribute the leavening agents and spices.
- Mix Dough: Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined, careful not to overmix to maintain a tender cookie texture.
- Shape Cookies: Drop spoonfuls of cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow spreading during baking.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the edges turn lightly golden, indicating that the cookies are fully cooked yet soft inside.
- Cool Cookies: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely, preventing sogginess.
- Prepare Glaze: Whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract in a small bowl until smooth. Adjust the consistency by adding more milk if necessary to ensure an easy-to-spread glaze.
- Glaze Cookies: Drizzle or spread the glaze over the cooled cookies evenly and allow it to set before serving, adding a sweet finishing touch to the banana-flavored cookies.
Notes
- Use ripe bananas for maximum sweetness and flavor in the cookies.
- If you prefer a thicker glaze, use less milk; for a thinner glaze, add more milk gradually.
- Store glazed cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days to maintain freshness.
- For a dairy-free option, substitute butter and milk with plant-based alternatives.
- You can add chopped nuts or chocolate chips to the dough for added texture and flavor.
