1. Prep & Preheat
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients
Whisk flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt in a bowl.
3. Cream Wet Ingredients
Beat butter and sugars until fluffy.
Add egg, vanilla, and mashed banana, mixing until smooth.
4. Combine & Fold
Gradually add dry ingredients to wet, mixing until just combined.
Fold in chocolate chips (and oats if using).
5. Scoop & Bake
Drop 1.5 tbsp dough per cookie, spacing 2″ apart.
Bake 10-12 mins until edges are set but centers are soft.
Cool 5 mins on the pan, then transfer to a rack.
Pro Tips for Perfect Cookies
✅ Use extra-ripe bananas – More sweetness & flavor
✅ Don’t overbake – They firm up as they cool
✅ Chill dough 30 mins – For thicker cookies (optional)
✅ Add a pinch of espresso powder – Enhances banana flavor
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