BANANA DROP COOKIES

Banana Drop Cookies image

Provided by Mistress K. Darq-Ch

Time 23m

Yield 24-36 cookies, 8-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 1/4 cups sifted flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup butter or 2/3 cup shortening
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup mashed ripe banana (2-3 bananas)
1 (14 -24 ounce) bag chocolate chips (optional)

Steps:

Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
Sift flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together in a small, separate bowl.
Beat shortening in larger bowl until creamed, adding sugar. Stir in vanilla.
Beat in eggs.
Add flour mixture alternately with mashed bananas, beating after each addition until smooth.
Fold in chocolate chips with a large spoon, if desired.
Drop by spoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheets.
Bake for 8-10 minutes. Let cool on pan for 1-2 minutes before removing to allow the bottoms to properly solidify.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 397.6, Fat 17, SaturatedFat 10.2, Cholesterol 93.6, Sodium 475.6, Carbohydrate 56.6, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 27.5, Protein 5.6