Description
This banana brownie cookie recipe is the perfect blend of convenience, flavor, and texture. By using a brownie box mix and adding ripe bananas, you create a dessert that’s quick, easy, and packed with flavor. Whether you’re craving something sweet for a last-minute gathering or looking for a fun way to use up ripe bananas, these cookies are sure to hit the spot. So, grab your ingredients, preheat the oven, and bake your way to a batch of these irresistible banana brownie cookies!
Ingredients
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- 1 package of brownie mix (pick your preferred brand)
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- 1 ripe banana, mashed
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- 1 large egg
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- 1/4 cup vegetable oil (or melted butter)
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- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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- Optional: chocolate chips or nuts for added texture
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) to begin warming up. Prepare the Baking Sheet, Either line a baking sheet with parchment paper or give it a light coating of grease to prevent the cookies from sticking.
- Prepare the Banana Mixture: In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe banana until smooth. Bananas for Extra Sweetness, The more mature your banana, the sweeter and more flavorful your cookies will be.
- Combine the Wet Ingredients: Add the egg, vegetable oil (or melted butter), and vanilla extract to the mashed banana. Mix everything together until well combined.
- Mix in the Brownie Box Mix: Gradually add the brownie mix to the wet ingredients, stirring until fully incorporated. You’ll notice the dough will be thick, but that’s perfect for chewy, brownie-like cookies.
- Optional Add-ins: If you want to add a bit more texture to your cookies, fold in some chocolate chips or chopped nuts at this stage.
- Form the Cookies: Scoop out tablespoon-sized portions of the dough and place them onto your prepared baking sheet. Leave enough space between each cookie for them to spread out slightly as they bake.
- Bake the Cookies: Bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are slightly crispy, but the centers remain soft and fudgy. Be careful not to overbake them; they should still be soft when you remove them from the oven.
- Cool and Enjoy: Let the cookies sit on the baking sheet for a few minutes to firm up, then transfer them to a cooling rack to cool completely.