Best 6 Banana Drop Cookies Recipes

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Welcome to the delectable world of banana drop cookies, where soft and chewy textures meet the irresistible flavors of sweet bananas. These cookies are a classic treat that combines the goodness of ripe bananas with a symphony of spices, creating a culinary delight that will tantalize your taste buds. As you embark on this baking adventure, we will guide you through the process of selecting the perfect bananas, choosing the right ingredients, and mastering the art of drop cookie perfection. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to indulge in the irresistible charm of banana drop cookies.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

BANANA DROP COOKIES



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Make and share this Banana Drop cookies recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Debra Stuart

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 22m

Yield 3 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 1/4 cups flour
1 cup sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup shortening
2 eggs
1 cup mashed banana
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon sugar, mixed with the cinnamon

Steps:

  • sift flour, sugar, baking powder, soda salt.
  • add shortening mix.
  • then add eggs,bananas, vanilla and blend well.
  • drop on ungreased cookie sheet.
  • sprinkle with sugar and cinnamon mixture.
  • bake at 400F degrees for 12 minutes.

HEALTHY BANANA DROP COOKIES



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This is a recipe I got out of my husband's collection, so I am unsure of its origin. I have made them a few times now and they are so delicious! They remind me of banana muffins somewhat and they are super simple to make! They make a great breakfast or snack.

Provided by CulinaryExplorer

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 40m

Yield 36 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/2 cups rolled oats
1/2 cup flour
1/2 cup wheat germ
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
5 tablespoons margarine, softened
1 cup mashed banana (about 1 1/2 large bananas)
1/4 cup orange juice

Steps:

  • Grease and flour baking sheets.
  • Process oats in blender or food processor at medium speed til finely ground. (about 1 minute).
  • Combine oats, flour, wheat germ, sugar, brown sugar, and cinnamon in large bowl.
  • Use knives or pastry blender to cut in margarine until mixture forms coarse crumbs.
  • Add bananas and orange juice to bowl and stir.
  • Cover and chill dough for 20 minutes in the freezer.
  • Preheat oven to 375°F.
  • Drop dough by teaspoonfulls 1 1/2 inches apart on prepared baking sheets.
  • Bake until golden brown, about 10 minutes.
  • Let sit a couple of minutes to cool and set, then move them to racks to finish cooling completely.

BANANA OATMEAL DROP COOKIES



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These wholesome, chewy oatmeal cookies, made without flour or eggs are good for the cookie jar since the raisins and banana add moisture to the oatmeal/walnut dough.

Provided by Molly53

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 40m

Yield 48 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
3/4 cup oil
1 1/4 cups bananas, mashed (3 to 4 medium)
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 cups oatmeal, uncooked (either old-fashioned or quick oats)
1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
1/2 cup raisins or 1/2 cup sultana

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350F and grease cookie sheets.
  • Beat brown sugar and oil together until blended; stir in bananas and salt.
  • Gradually beat in oats; stir in walnuts and raisins.
  • Drop dough by teaspoonful onto prepared baking sheets.
  • Bake for 25 minutes or until golden.
  • Cool on baking sheet ten minutes; remove and cool completely.

BANANA NUT BUTTERSCOTCH DROP COOKIES



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These are yummy and quick to make. I buy bananas while on sale, let them ripen, then freeze them in their own skins. when I am ready to use them I just thaw and pop them right out of their skins

Provided by L DJ3309

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 22m

Yield 4 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 1/2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
3 dashes nutmeg
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup butter
2 eggs
1 cup ripe banana
1/2 teaspoon banana flavoring
1 1/2 cups oatmeal
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1 (11 ounce) bag butterscotch chips

Steps:

  • Mix dry ingredients together set aside.
  • Cream sugar and butter, add eggs mixing in well, stir in bananas and flavoring, add dry ingredients and oatmeal fold in nuts and chips (The dough may seem a little sticky and you may be tempted to add more flour, but first try baking off a few. Found that adding more flour made them dry after baking, the oatmeal seems to swell some during the baking process).
  • Drop onto lightly greased baking sheet, bake at 375°F 10-12 minutes.

OATMEAL BANANA DROP COOKIES



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Categories     Cookies     Fruit     Dessert     Bake

Yield 2 dozen cookies

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar or Splenda
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup shortening
1 egg
2-3 over-ripe bananas
1 3/4 cup oats

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Shift flour, sugar, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt in a bowl. Cut in shortening. Stir in egg and bananas until smooth. Add oats. Drop by teaspoonfuls on a cookie sheet. Bake 12-15 minutes

BANANA DROP COOKIES



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I don't know where I found this recipe for these cookies but my kids LOVED them while growing up. I would make a glaze to put on them sometimes which made them even more delish! So if you have a powdered sugar glaze you want to put on them, go for it!!

Provided by Debbie Guardino

Categories     Cookies

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 1/8 c flour
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp cloves
1/2 c butter, room temperature
2 eggs
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1 c mashed banana
1 c sugar

Steps:

  • 1. Oven preheated to 375 degrees.
  • 2. Stir together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, baking soda, salt and cloves. Set aside.
  • 3. Beat the 1/2 cup butter. Add the sugar, beat til fluffy.
  • 4. Add the eggs and vanilla; beat well.
  • 5. Add the dry ingredients & 1 cup mashed banana, alternately.
  • 6. Drop from spoonful on well greased pan and bake 10-12 minutes. Once cooled, eat as is or put a glaze on them!

Tips:

  • Use an electric mixer on medium speed to cream butter and sugar together until light and fluffy for at least 2 minutes.
  • Add vanilla and eggs one at a time, beating after each addition.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
  • Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
  • Fold in mashed bananas and nuts, if desired.
  • Drop dough by rounded tablespoons onto a greased baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  • Bake in a preheated 350 F oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges of the cookies are just beginning to brown and the centers are set.
  • Transfer cookies to a wire rack to cool completely before storing in an airtight container.

Conclusion:

Banana drop cookies are a classic and delicious treat that is perfect for any occasion. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can easily make these cookies at home. Just follow these tips for the best results: use ripe bananas, cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy, don't overmix the dough, and bake the cookies until the edges are just beginning to brown. Once you've mastered the basics, you can get creative with your banana drop cookies by adding different mix-ins, such as chocolate chips, nuts, or dried fruit. No matter how you choose to make them, banana drop cookies are sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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