2-Ingredient Banana Bread Cookies (So Easy!)
These delicious 2-ingredient cookies taste just like banana bread! Add your favorite mix-ins to make banana bread cookies your own.
Keep this recipe in your back pocket for when that sweet tooth needs sating. You can whip these easy 2-ingredient cookies up in under 15 minutes. It’s also a great way to use up an overripe banana.
Another thing I love is that this base recipe is so customizable — add chocolate chips and you’ve got banana chocolate chip cookies. Add a bit of oatmeal, and you have banana oatmeal cookies. You can find a combination that works for the whole family!
What’s in soft banana bread cookies?
There are 2 basic ingredients in these cookies, and then you can add extra ingredients like mix-ins to customize.
- Butter Pecan Cake Mix: I think box butter pecan cake mix tastes the most like banana bread, but you can also use yellow or spice cake mix to get a different take.
- Bananas: You will need 2-3 large bananas. It’s best if these are ripe bananas (or even overripe), as they have the strongest banana flavor.
Making banana bread cookies
Step 1 | Mix
In a mixing bowl, combine the cake mix and the bananas. I like to use a stand mixer or an electric mixer to make this easier. If you plan to mix by hand, I would recommend mashing the bananas first to make this easier. Otherwise, you’re in for an arm workout!
If you want to include mix-ins like chopped nuts or chocolate chips, now’s the time. You can even add a bit of peanut butter to get a banana peanut butter flavor!
Step 2 | Drop
Cover a baking sheet with parchment paper, and drop the cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheet by rounded spoonfuls. You can also use a cookie scoop for this step.
Step 3 | Bake
Pop your cookie sheet into your preheated oven and bake at 350° for 8-10 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown. Be careful not to overbake — the secret to soft cookies is to slightly underbake and then let the cookie develop on the cookie sheet for a few minutes after you take them out of the oven.
Step 4 | Enjoy!
Let the cookies cool on a cooling rack for about 5 minutes, and then enjoy! These are delicious warm and at room temperature, and really do taste just like the cookie version of a slice of banana bread.
Mix-Ins and Flavor Options
While this is a good cookie recipe with just the two ingredients, adding additional ingredients can take this and make it a great recipe! Here are some things I’ve tried:
- Add peanut butter (or other nut or seed butter): Add about 1/4 cup peanut butter to get a delicious nutty flavor!
- Add 1 tsp vanilla extract + a pinch of salt: These both intensify the banana flavor already present in the cookie.
- Add mix-ins: I love dark chocolate chips, chopped walnuts or almonds, coconut flakes, peanut butter chips, or dried cranberries. My kids love adding funfetti sprinkles!
FAQs
Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. For longer storage, keep them in the fridge for up to a week or freeze them for up to 3 months.
Yes! This recipe scales well. Just adjust the ingredient quantities proportionally, and keep an eye on baking times, especially if making smaller or larger cookies.
Yes! Just use a sugar-free cake mix and ensure the bananas are very overripe for natural sweetness.
2-Ingredient Banana Bread Cookies
Ingredients
- 1 pkg butter pecan cake mix
- 2-3 bananas
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°.
- In a mixing bowl, combine bananas and cake mix. If you'd like to add any mix-ins, add them in now.
- Cover a baking sheet with parchment paper. Drop cookie dough by rounded spoonfuls onto the parchment paper.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes at 350°. Allow cookies to cool, then enjoy!
