Preparation Steps

• Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth.
• Add the softened butter, brown sugar, and vanilla extract to the mashed bananas and mix well.
• In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
• Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir until just combined.
• Fold in the chopped walnuts if using.
• Drop spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
• Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
• Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.