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Delicious Bananas Foster Cookies with caramelized bananas and brown sugar topping.

Bananas Foster Cookies

Deliciously soft cookies that combine the warm flavors of bananas foster into a handheld treat, perfect for satisfying dessert cravings without the fuss of a full cake.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 11 minutes
Total Time 21 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cookie Ingredients
  • 1 cup butter, softened Use unsalted butter or salted with reduced additional salt.
  • 1 cup brown sugar, packed Dark brown sugar enhances caramel flavor.
  • 1 large egg Acts as a binder in the cookie dough.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Enhances the banana flavor.
  • 2 medium ripe bananas, mashed Must be ripe for the best flavor and texture.
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour Base ingredient for the cookie dough.
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda Leavening agent.
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt Enhances overall flavor.
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans Optional, for added texture and flavor.
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips or toffee bits Optional add-ins for flavor enhancement.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and brown sugar until fluffy.
  3. Add in the egg and vanilla extract, and mix until combined.
  4. Fold in the mashed bananas.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
  7. If desired, fold in the chopped pecans and/or chocolate chips/toffee bits.
Baking
  1. Scoop the dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  2. Bake in the preheated oven for 9 to 11 minutes, until the edges are set but the centers are still soft.
  3. Let them cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.

Notes

Do not overbake to maintain the soft center. Store cookies in an airtight container with a paper towel to absorb excess moisture for optimal freshness.