Description
These Glazed Banana Cookies are soft, cake-like treats bursting with banana flavor and topped with a sweet vanilla glaze. They are easy to make and perfect for a delicious dessert or snack.
Ingredients
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Cookies:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2 bananas)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
For the glaze:
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream butter and sugar: In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla, followed by the mashed bananas.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined.
- Bake: Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers are set.
- Cool and glaze: Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. To make the glaze, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth. Drizzle over the cooled cookies and let the glaze set before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or mini chocolate chips to the dough.
- These cookies have a soft, cake-like texture and stay moist for days. Store in an airtight container at room temperature.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
