Ingredients:
- 1 ripe banana, mashed
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Preparation:
Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). This ensures that your cookies will bake evenly and achieve that perfect golden-brown color.
Step 2: In a mixing bowl, combine the mashed banana, sugar, and melted butter. Use a fork or a whisk to mix these ingredients until they are smooth and well combined. The banana should be fully incorporated, creating a creamy mixture.
Step 3: Next, add the flour, baking soda, and salt to the banana mixture. Gently stir the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients using a spatula or wooden spoon. Be careful not to overmix; you want just enough mixing to combine the ingredients without developing the gluten in the flour too much, which can lead to tougher cookies.
Step 4: Once the dough is mixed, use a spoon or cookie scoop to drop spoonfuls of the dough onto an ungreased baking sheet. Leave some space between each cookie, as they will spread slightly while baking.
Step 5: Bake the cookies in your preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the tops look set. Keep an eye on them, as baking times can vary depending on your oven. Once done, remove them from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
