Imagine the warm, spiced comfort of banana bread hugging the soft, sugar-dusted magic of a snickerdoodle—yep, it’s as dreamy as it sounds!
These cookies are the perfect way to use up those spotty bananas while satisfying your cookie cravings.
Easy to make, impossible to resist, and guaranteed to make your kitchen smell like a bakery heaven.
Note: This is an overview. See the recipe card below for ingredient quantities and full instructions.
1. Prep Your Ingredients
Make sure your butter is softened (but not melted!) and your banana is mashed well—no lumps! This ensures a smooth, evenly spiced dough.
2. Cream Butter & Sugars
Whip the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. This step adds air for that perfect soft texture.
3. Add Wet Ingredients
Beat in the egg, vanilla, and mashed banana. The banana should be ripe (think: lots of brown spots) for maximum sweetness and moisture.
4. Combine Dry Ingredients
Whisk together flour, cinnamon, cream of tartar (the snickerdoodle secret!), baking soda, and salt. Gradually mix into the wet ingredients—don’t overmix!
5. Chill the Dough
Pop the dough in the fridge for 30 minutes. This prevents spreading and lets the flavors meld.
6. Roll & Coat
Scoop dough balls, then roll them in the cinnamon-sugar coating for that classic snickerdoodle crackle.
7. Bake to Perfection
Bake until the edges are golden but the centers are still soft. Let them cool slightly—they’ll firm up as they sit.
A mashup of banana bread’s cozy warmth and snickerdoodles’ sugary crunch, these cookies are quick to make and impossible to stop eating. Perfect for using up ripe bananas!
In a large bowl, beat butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until fluffy (2–3 mins).
Mix in egg, vanilla, and mashed banana until smooth.
In a separate bowl, whisk flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Gradually add to wet ingredients.
Cover dough and refrigerate 30 mins.
Line baking sheets with parchment.
Mix sugar and cinnamon for coating. Roll dough into 1-inch balls, then coat generously.
Place balls 2 inches apart on sheets. Bake 9–11 mins until edges are golden. Cool 5 mins on sheet.
Servings 24
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
These values are approximate and may vary depending on the specific ingredients and brands used. Always check your ingredient labels for precise nutrition details.