Banana Cookies

01Method

1. 1

   Heat the oven to 350°F.

2. 2

   Beat the butter and sugar together until the mixture is pale and fluffy. Add the egg and continue beating until light and well combined.

3. 3

   In a separate bowl, stir the mashed bananas together with the baking soda and allow the mixture to rest for 2 minutes. The baking soda activates with the natural acids in the banana, helping the cookies rise.

4. 4

   Pour the banana mixture into the butter mixture and stir to combine.

5. 5

   In another bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, cinnamon, mace, and cloves. Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir only until just incorporated.

6. 6

   Fold in the pecans or any chosen mix-ins until evenly distributed.

7. 7

   Drop spoonfuls of dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 11 to 13 minutes, until golden brown. Transfer to wire racks and allow to cool completely before serving.

8. 8

   Store the cooled cookies covered at room temperature for up to 3 days.