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banana molasses cookies dusted with powdered sugar
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BANANA MOLASSES COOKIES

Banana Molasses Cookies bring a delightful twist to a traditional treat with their soft, pillowy texture, thanks to ripe bananas and warm spices. This molasses cookies recipe not only satisfy a sweet tooth but also offer a unique flavor profile that elevates this classic cookie. 
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time12 minutes
Chill1 hour
Total Time1 hour 27 minutes
Course: Cookies, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: BANANA MOLASSES COOKIES
Servings: 30 cookies
Calories: 110kcal
Author: Jessica & Nellie

Ingredients

  • ½ cup butter room temperature
  • ¾ cup brown sugar
  • 2-3 ripe bananas
  • ¼ cup molasses
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp baking soda
  • 2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 ½ tsp ground ginger
  • 1 tsp ground cloves
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ⅓ cup powdered sugar for dusting

Instructions

  • Dough: Combine the butter and sugar in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, mix until creamy and smooth. Add in the bananas, molasses, egg, and vanilla extract. Mix until combined.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk to combine the dry ingredients (flour, baking soda, all three spices, and salt). Add the dry ingredients to the bowl of wet ones and stir together until just combined.
  • Chill: The dough will be fairly sticky, so make sure to chill it for at least 1 hour or up to 3 days.
  • Assemble: When ready to bake, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats. Scoop the dough using a medium cookie scoop & place the dough balls about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake: Place the cookies in the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes or until they look cracked and the edges look set.
  • Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a solid 2 or 3 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. Dust cookies with powdered sugar. Serve and enjoy!

Notes

These molasses cookies will stay fresh for up to 3-4 days if stored in an airtight container at room temperature.
Or place them in an airtight container or freezer bag and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookie | Calories: 110kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 14mg | Sodium: 141mg | Potassium: 93mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 108IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 16mg | Iron: 1mg