Description
These Chewy Banana Oatmeal Cookies are a delightful treat, combining the sweetness of ripe bananas with the hearty texture of oats. Perfectly soft and chewy, these cookies are easy to make and even easier to enjoy!
Ingredients
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 ripe banana, mashed
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients:
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
Optional Mix-Ins:
- 1/2 cup raisins or chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, cream together the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and mashed banana until well combined.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Gradually stir into the wet mixture.
- Stir in Oats and Mix-Ins: Fold in the oats and optional mix-ins like raisins, chocolate chips, or nuts.
- Bake: Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are golden.
- Cool and Enjoy: Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For extra chewy cookies, slightly underbake and let them finish setting as they cool.
- You can substitute quick oats for a softer texture, but old-fashioned oats give the best chew.
