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Banana Bacon Cookies

Sweet and Savory Banana Bacon Cookies

24servings
27 min
Easy
Weeknight-friendly timingMacros ready to logFeeds a hungry crew
Banana Bacon Cookies

About this recipe

Experience the delightful balance of sweet and savory with our unique Banana Bacon Cookies. Combining ripe bananas and crispy bacon, these cookies offer a taste adventure that is both innovative and comforting. Perfect for a twist on your usual cookie repertoire!

Ingredients

  • 2 ripe bananas, mashed
  • 6 slices of bacon, crisped and crumbled
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)

Directions

  1. 1

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

  2. 2

    In a skillet, cook bacon until crispy, then crumble into small pieces and set aside.

  3. 3

    In a large mixing bowl, mash the bananas until smooth.

  4. 4

    Add flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon to the bananas and mix.

  5. 5

    Stir in the melted butter and crumbled bacon until combined.

  6. 6

    Drop spoonfuls of the dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them an inch apart.

  7. 7

    Bake for 10-12 minutes until cookies are golden brown at the edges.

  8. 8

    Cool on a wire rack before serving.

Chef's tip

Feel free to add chocolate chips or nuts to the dough for extra flavor.

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