Banana Cookies
Ingredients:
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
1 large egg
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup mashed ripe bananas about 2 medium bananas
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp cinnamon optional
1 cup chocolate chips or nuts optional
Instructions:
1 Preheat your oven to 375F 190C and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2 In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
3 Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and mashed bananas until smooth.
4 In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon if using. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring until combined.
5 Fold in chocolate chips or nuts if desired.
6 Drop spoonfuls of dough onto the baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
7 Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden. Allow to cool slightly before transferring to a wire rack.
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