Description
These Glazed Banana Cookies are a delightful treat with a soft, cake-like texture and a hint of banana flavor. Topped with a sweet glaze, they are perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Cookies:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup mashed ripe banana (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 cup powdered sugar
- 1–2 tablespoons milk
- 1/4 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 the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla, then stir in the mashed banana.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Bake: Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are golden and tops are set.
- Cool and glaze: Let cookies cool for 5 minutes on the pan, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. For the glaze, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth. Drizzle over the cooled cookies and let set before serving.
Notes
- These cookies are soft and cake-like with a delicate banana flavor.
- Add a pinch of nutmeg or chopped nuts for extra flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
