Banana Drop Cookies

For Topping (Optional):

• ¼ cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Directions:

1. In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and ½ teaspoon of ground cinnamon. Set aside.
2. In a mixing bowl, cream together the sugar, butter, and vanilla extract until light and fluffy.
3. Add the beaten eggs to the creamed mixture and beat well until combined.
4. Stir in the mashed bananas until evenly incorporated.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
6. Chill the dough in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to firm up.
7. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
8. In a small bowl, mix together the ¼ cup of sugar and 1 teaspoon of cinnamon for the topping.
9. Drop teaspoon-sized balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
10. Optionally, sprinkle the tops of the cookies with the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
11. Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
12. Remove from the oven and allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
13. Once cooled, store the cookies in an airtight container. Enjoy these light and fluffy banana drop cookies as a delightful treat!