BANANA ORANGE COOKIE DROPS

Banana Orange Cookie Drops image

Provided by Pat Duran

Categories Cookies

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 17

COOKIE:
3/4 c butter,softened
3/4 c brown sugar, firmly packed
1 c mashed ripe bananas(about 2)
1 large egg
2 tsp fresh grated orange zest
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
2 c all purpose flour
1/2 tsp each-baking powder and baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
FROSTING:
2 Tbsp butter, cold
3 Tbsp brown sugar, firmly packed
2 Tbsp half & half , or milk
1 1/4 c powdered sugar
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
grated orange zest for garnish,if desired

Steps:

1. Heat oven to 350^. Combine the butter and sugar in a large bowl. Beat at medium speed,until creamy. Add bananas, egg, orange zest and vanilla; continue beating until well mixed. Reduce speed to low, add flour, baking powder , salt and baking soda. Beat until well mixed. Chill dough for 20 minuted.
2. Drop dough by rounded teaspoonfuls, 2 inches apart, onto UNgreased cookie sheets. Bake 8 to 10 minutes--just until the edges begin to lightly brown. Cool completely on paper bag.
3. Frosting: Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add brown sugar and 1/2 & half. Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until mixture boils. Remove from heat. Add powdered sugar and vanilla; beat until well mixed; Cool slightly. Frost cooled cookies. Garnish with orange zest. Let stand until frosting sets.