Banana Drop Cookies Recipe ππͺ
Overview:
Indulge in the delightful taste of freshly baked Banana Drop Cookies with this easy-to-follow recipe! These soft and chewy treats are bursting with the natural sweetness of ripe bananas, complemented by hints of cinnamon and vanilla. Perfect for dessert, snacks, or whenever your sweet tooth calls!
Recipe Information:
- Name: Banana Drop Cookies
- Category: Drop Cookies
- Keywords: Dessert, Lunch/Snacks, Cookie & Brownie, < 30 Mins
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Preparation Time: 10 minutes
- Cooking Time: 12 minutes
- Yield: 3 dozen cookies
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 1107.7
- Fat: 50g
- Saturated Fat: 12.7g
- Cholesterol: 124mg
- Sodium: 1083.7mg
- Carbohydrates: 152.3g
- Fiber: 4g
- Sugar: 74.6g
- Protein: 14.4g
Ingredients:
- 2 1/4 cups flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 2/3 cup shortening
- 2 eggs
- 1 ripe banana, mashed
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
- Additional sugar for sprinkling
Instructions:
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Preheat your oven to 400Β°F (200Β°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or leave it ungreased.
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Sift together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large mixing bowl, ensuring they are well combined.
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Add the shortening to the dry ingredients mixture, and using a pastry cutter or your fingertips, blend until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
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In a separate bowl, beat the eggs lightly. Then, add the mashed banana and vanilla extract, stirring until smooth and well combined.
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Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients mixture, stirring until a soft dough forms. Ensure all ingredients are fully incorporated.
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Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
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In a small bowl, mix together some sugar and ground cinnamon. Sprinkle this mixture lightly over the tops of each cookie dough round.
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Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 12 minutes, or until the cookies are set and lightly golden around the edges.
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Remove from the oven and allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Serve these delicious Banana Drop Cookies with a glass of milk or your favorite hot beverage, and enjoy the heavenly combination of flavors and textures!
Now, savor the joy of baking and sharing these delightful treats with your loved ones. Happy baking! π₯°ππͺ