BANANA SOFTIE COOKIES

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My youngest son loves these cookies. He is the type of child that would prefer a healthy snack over junk food. This cookie is a combination of both.

Provided by Melissa Witkosky

Categories     Cookies

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/4 c all purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/3 c butter, softened
1/3 c sugar
1/3 c brown sugar, firmly packed
1 medium banana, ripe
1 egg
1 tsp vanilla
1/2 c walnuts, optional

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 375*. Lightly grease cookie sheets.
  • 2. Place flour, baking powder, and salt in small bowl; stir to combine.
  • 3. In a separate bowl, beat butter and sugars at medium speed until light and fluffy. Beat in banana, egg, and vanilla.
  • 4. Add in flour mixture. Beat at low speed until well blended. Stir in walnuts if desired. (Dough will be soft.) Drop rounded teaspoonfuls of dough 2 inches apart onto prepared cookie sheets.
  • 5. Bake 9-11 minutes or until edges are golden brown. Let cookies stand on cookie sheets for 2 minutes. Remove cookies to wire racks; cool completely. Store in tightly covered container at room temperature.

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