Banana Bread Cookies

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until smooth. Set aside.

In another bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.

Beat in the egg and vanilla extract into the butter-sugar mixture until well combined.

Gradually stir in the mashed bananas into the wet mixture until blended.

In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.

Fold in chocolate chips or nuts if using.

Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.

Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.

Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.