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Caramel Banana Bread Cookies Recipe

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  • Author: Stacy Corbo
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 18 minutes
  • Total Time: 33 minutes
  • Yield: 16 cookies 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

These Caramel Banana Bread Cookies are a delightful fusion of two classic treats! Soft and chewy cookies with the warm flavors of banana bread are studded with sweet caramel chips and crunchy toasted walnuts. They’re the perfect way to enjoy the comforting taste of banana bread in a convenient cookie form.


Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2/3 cup caramel chips
  • 1/2 cup walnut pieces, toasted
  • 2 ripe bananas

Instructions

  1. Prepare Oven and Baking Sheets:
    1. Preheat the oven to 360°F (182°C).
    2. Prepare two sheet trays by lining them with parchment paper.
  2. Combine Dry Ingredients:
    1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, ground cinnamon, and salt.
    2. Whisk to combine and set aside.
  3. Combine Wet Ingredients:
    1. In another bowl, whisk together the melted butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, egg yolk, and vanilla extract.
    2. Whisk until thoroughly combined.
  4. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients:
    1. Use a fork to combine the wet and dry mixtures until a crumbly mixture forms.
  5. Add Bananas:
    1. Add the two ripe bananas to the crumbly mixture.
    2. Combine until a dough forms.
  6. Add Caramel Chips and Walnuts:
    1. Fold in caramel chips and toasted walnut pieces.
  7. Scoop and Bake Cookies:
    1. Use a small ice cream scoop to scoop cookie batter directly onto the prepared sheet trays.
  8. Bake:
    1. Bake for 16-18 minutes, or until set in the center.
  9. Cool:
    1. Let the cookies cool on the sheet tray for five minutes.
    2. Then, transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • Use ripe bananas for the best flavor and moisture.
  • Toasting the walnuts enhances their flavor.
  • For softer cookies, do not overbake.
  • You can use other types of nuts, such as pecans, if you prefer.
  • If you don’t have caramel chips, you can use toffee bits.
  • Storing leftovers: keep in an airtight container at room temperature for up to five days.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie
  • Calories: 200kcal
  • Sugar: 15g
  • Sodium: 100mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 20mg