Banana Cookies (With Dates and Nuts)
🕒 Cook Time: 12 minutes
🕒 Prep Time: 20 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 32 minutes
🥄 Servings: 24 cookies
Description:
Yummy cookies!! Great when you have leftover bananas that are too soft to eat. They smell heavenly while baking and keep well in the fridge. I don’t add the nuts, but you can if you like.
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1 | Banana |
| 1/2 | cup butter |
| 1/2 | cup sugar |
| 2 | eggs |
| 1 | tsp vanilla extract |
| 1 1/2 | cups flour |
| 2 | tsp baking powder |
| 1/2 | tsp baking soda |
| 1/8 | tsp cinnamon |
| 1 | pinch salt |
| 1/2 | tsp nutmeg |
| 1/8 | tsp clove |
| 1 1/2 | cups quick oatmeal |
| 1/2 | cup chopped dates |
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- In a large bowl, combine butter, sugar, and eggs.
- Add bananas and vanilla, mix well.
- Add the rest of the ingredients, with dates and nuts last.
- Drop dough onto a cookie sheet (sprayed with non-stick spray), and flatten slightly.
- Bake for 12 minutes or until done.
These Banana Cookies are a delightful treat, combining the sweetness of ripe bananas with the chewiness of dates and the crunch of nuts, if you choose to add them. The aroma as they bake is irresistible, filling your kitchen with warmth and comfort. Plus, they’re incredibly easy to make, requiring just a few simple ingredients and minimal prep time. Perfect for satisfying your sweet cravings or sharing with friends and family. Enjoy these delightful cookies as a dessert, snack, or anytime treat!
