Description
This Sugar Cookie Banana Bread combines the comforting warmth of banana bread with the sweet, buttery essence of sugar cookies. It’s a delightful treat perfect for any occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 very ripe bananas, mashed
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- For the Glaze (Optional but Highly Recommended!):
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1–2 tablespoons milk or cream
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
- Sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan, or line it with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, mash your very ripe bananas with a fork or potato masher until mostly smooth with a few small lumps remaining.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar on medium speed until light, fluffy, and pale in color, about 2-3 minutes.
- Beat in the large eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract and almond extract until just combined.
- In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, alternating with the mashed bananas, mixing on low speed until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread it evenly. Bake for 55-70 minutes, or until a wooden skewer or toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Once baked, let the bread cool in the pan for about 10-15 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once the bread is completely cool, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk or cream, vanilla extract, and almond extract in a small bowl until smooth.
- Drizzle the glaze generously over the cooled banana bread and immediately sprinkle with your favorite colorful sprinkles.
Notes
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55-70 minutes
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg