Description
These Caramel Banana Bread Cookies combine the moist, sweet flavors of banana bread with the delightful chewiness of cookies. Loaded with caramel chips and toasted walnuts, these soft and flavorful treats are perfect for a snack or dessert, offering a unique twist on classic banana bread.
Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 ripe bananas
Dry Ingredients
- 1 ⅓ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon salt
Add-ins
- ⅔ cup caramel chips
- ½ cup walnut pieces, toasted
Instructions
- Prepare Oven and Baking Sheets: Preheat your oven to 360°F (182°C) and line two sheet trays with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure easy cleanup.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, ground cinnamon, and salt until evenly combined. Set aside.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the melted unsalted butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, egg yolk, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and thorough.
- Mix Wet and Dry Ingredients: Use a fork to blend the wet and dry ingredients gently. The mixture will turn crumbly, which is the desired consistency before adding bananas.
- Add Bananas: Mash the two ripe bananas well and fold them into the crumbly mixture. Mix until a cohesive dough forms.
- Fold in Caramel Chips and Walnuts: Gently fold in the caramel chips and toasted walnut pieces, distributing them evenly throughout the dough.
- Scoop and Bake Cookies: Use a small ice cream scoop or spoon to drop cookie dough portions onto the prepared sheet trays, spacing them to allow spreading during baking.
- Bake: Place the trays in the preheated oven and bake for 16-18 minutes or until the cookies are set in the center and lightly golden around the edges.
- Cool: Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the sheet trays for five minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely, allowing the texture to set perfectly.
Notes
- Ensure bananas are very ripe for best flavor and moisture.
- To toast walnuts, spread them on a baking sheet and bake at 350°F for about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until fragrant.
- Using parchment paper helps prevent cookies from sticking and makes cleanup easier.
- Do not overmix the dough to keep cookies tender.
- Cookies firm up as they cool; avoid overbaking to retain softer texture.
