Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

In a medium mixing bowl, mash 2-3 very ripe bananas with a fork until smooth.

In a separate large bowl, cream together the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.

Add the mashed bananas to this mixture, stirring gently until well combined.

In another bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and a pinch of salt.

Gently fold the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients using a spatula.

Fold in any optional add-ins like chocolate chips or chopped nuts.

Using a cookie scoop or spoon, drop heaping tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet.

Bake for 12-15 minutes until the edges are golden brown and the centers have set.

Allow the cookies to cool for 5 minutes on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack.