Banana Oatmeal Cookies With Banana Frosting Recipe
🕒 Cook Time: 17 minutes
🕒 Prep Time: 15 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 32 minutes
🥄 Servings: 5 dozen frosted cookies
🍽️ Yield: 5 dozen frosted cookies
📖 Description: Indulge in the delightful blend of banana and oats with a creamy banana frosting in these irresistible cookies.
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 3/4 cup | Brown sugar |
| 1 | Egg |
| 1 | Banana |
| 1 | Quick oats |
| 1 3/4 cups | All-purpose flour |
| 1 1/2 tsp | Salt |
| 1 tsp | Cinnamon |
| 1 tsp | Baking soda |
| 1/2 tsp | Nutmeg |
| 1/4 cup | Walnuts |
| 1 | Banana (for frosting) |
| 2 tbsp | Lemon juice |
| 1 1/2 cups | Confectioners’ sugar |
| 1/4 cup | Walnuts (for garnish) |
Instructions:
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Preheat Oven:
- Heat your oven to 350°F.
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Prepare Baking Sheet:
- Grease a baking sheet and set it aside.
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Prepare Cookie Dough:
- In a large bowl, cream together 3/4 cup of Crisco and brown sugar at medium speed until well blended.
- Beat in the egg until fully incorporated.
- Add one cup of mashed banana and mix until creamy.
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Combine Dry Ingredients:
- In a separate bowl, combine the oats, all-purpose flour, salt, cinnamon, baking soda, and nutmeg.
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Mix Dough:
- Stir the dry ingredients into the creamed mixture until well combined.
- Mix in half a cup of walnuts.
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Form Cookies:
- Drop 2 level measuring tablespoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, forming each cookie into a mound.
- Place the cookies 2 inches apart on the baking sheet.
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Bake:
- Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 15-17 minutes, or until lightly golden brown.
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Cool:
- Allow the cookies to cool for one minute on the baking sheet, then transfer them to a cooling rack to cool completely.
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Prepare Frosting:
- In a separate bowl, cream together 2 tablespoons of Crisco, 1/4 cup of mashed bananas, and lemon juice.
- Gradually add the confectioners’ sugar and beat until smooth.
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Frost Cookies:
- Once the cookies are completely cooled, frost them with the banana frosting.
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Garnish (Optional):
- If desired, sprinkle chopped walnuts over the frosted cookies for an extra touch of flavor and crunch.
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Serve and Enjoy:
- Serve these delicious banana oatmeal cookies with banana frosting as a delightful treat for any occasion!
These cookies are perfect for satisfying your sweet cravings 🍌🍪. Enjoy the comforting flavors of banana and oats in every bite, topped with a creamy banana frosting that adds a delightful sweetness to each cookie. Whether you’re baking for a special occasion or simply craving a homemade treat, these banana oatmeal cookies are sure to impress!
