BANANAS FOSTER COOKIES

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I was in a Christmas baking frenzy, trying to decide what to make next. My roommate suggested something with bananas and walnuts, so I created this recipe. Rolling the dough in brown sugar adds a nice caramel touch. -Elizabeth Smith, Arnold, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield about 5-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

1/2 cup butter, softened
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2 medium)
1 tablespoon rum
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 cups old-fashioned oats
1 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 cup packed brown sugar

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter, cream cheese and sugars until blended. Beat in eggs, bananas, rum and vanilla. In another bowl, whisk flour, cinnamon, baking powder, salt and baking soda; gradually beat into creamed mixture. Stir in oats and walnuts., Shape rounded teaspoons of dough into balls; roll in additional brown sugar. Place 1 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake until edges begin to brown, 10-12 minutes. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool. Store in airtight containers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 85 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 86mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.