Description
Delight in these Caramel Banana Bread Cookies, a perfect blend of moist banana bread flavors with the sweet touch of caramel chips and the crunch of toasted walnuts. These cookies are easy to prepare and baked to golden perfection, making them an ideal treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 ripe bananas
Add-ins
- 2/3 cup caramel chips
- 1/2 cup walnut pieces, toasted
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 360° F (182° C) and line two sheet trays with parchment paper to prevent sticking and promote even baking.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, ground cinnamon, and salt until evenly blended. Set this mixture aside.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk the melted unsalted butter with brown sugar, granulated sugar, egg yolk, and vanilla extract until fully combined and smooth.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Use a fork to gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until a crumbly dough forms. Then fold in the mashed ripe bananas, mixing just until combined.
- Add Chips and Nuts: Gently fold in the caramel chips and toasted walnut pieces, ensuring an even distribution throughout the dough.
- Portion Dough: Using a small ice cream scoop, drop rounded scoops of cookie dough onto the prepared parchment-lined sheet trays, spacing them evenly.
- Bake: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 16 to 18 minutes, or until the centers are set and the edges begin to turn golden.
- Cool: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. This helps them set and prevents breakage.
Notes
- Ensure bananas are very ripe for the best natural sweetness and moist texture.
- To toast walnuts, spread them on a baking sheet and bake at 350° F for 8-10 minutes until fragrant.
- You can substitute caramel chips with chocolate chips for a different flavor twist.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or freeze for longer storage.
- If you prefer a crisper cookie, bake an additional 2-3 minutes but watch carefully to avoid burning.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
