Description
Caramel Banana Bread Cookies are a delightful fusion of sweet, ripe bananas and rich caramel, offering a soft and chewy texture that will captivate your taste buds. Perfect for cozy evenings or gatherings with friends, these cookies are simple to make and fill your kitchen with an irresistible aroma as they bake. Each bite is a comforting reminder of home and cherished memories.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium ripe bananas
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- ¾ cup brown sugar (packed)
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth, leaving some chunks for texture.
- In another bowl, cream the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in the mashed bananas and vanilla extract until well combined. Gradually add the flour, baking soda, and salt; stir until just combined.
- Fold in half of the caramel sauce into the dough; reserve the remaining for drizzling later.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets about 2 inches apart. Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden around the edges but soft in the center.
- Let cool slightly on wire racks before drizzling with remaining caramel sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg