BANANA COOKIES WITH BROWN SUGAR FROSTING RECIPE - (4.3/5)

Banana cookies with brown sugar frosting Recipe - (4.3/5) image

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Number Of Ingredients 16

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Cookie
1/2 cup of unsalted butter softened
3/4 cup of packed brown sugar
1 egg
1 cup mashed banana (about 2 1/2 bananas)
2 cups of flour
1/2 cup of oats
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
Frosting
2 tablespoons of softened butter
3 tablespoons of firmly packed brown sugar
3 tablespoons of milk
1 1/4 cups powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

- Heat oven to 350°F - Combine 1/2 cup butter and 3/4 cup brown sugar in large bowl - Beat at medium speed, scraping bowl often, until creamy - Add bananas, egg, and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla; continue beating until well mixed (it should be creamy) - Add flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt - Beat until well mixed - Drop dough by rounded teaspoonfuls, 2 inches apart, onto ungreased cookie sheets - Bake for 8 to 10 minutes or until edges are lightly browned - Cool completely - Melt 2 tablespoons butter in 1-quart saucepan over medium heat - Add 3 tablespoons brown sugar and milk - Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until mixture comes to a boil (1 to 2 minutes) - Remove from heat - Add powdered sugar and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla; beat until well mixed - Cool slightly - Frost cooled cookies