Walnut Banana Cookies

DESCRIPTION

Perfect with milk, these mouth-watering cookies offer a flavorful combination of banana and crunchy walnuts.

Total Time
30 Mins
Serves
30
Course
Desserts

Total Time

Prep Time
15 Mins
Cook Time
15 Mins
Total Time
30 Mins

Nutrition

Calories
140 cal
Total Fat
8 g
Polyunsaturated Fat
2.5 g
Cholesterol
18 mg
Sodium
67 mg
Carbohydrates
15 g
Dietary Fiber
1 g
Protein
2 g

Ingredients

  • 12 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
  • 2/3 cup sugar
  • 1/3 cup firmly packed brown sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 large banana
  • 3/4 cup instant (1 minute) oats
  • 1 3/4 cups flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 1/4 cups California walnuts, toasted and chopped

Preparation

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  2. Beat the butter and sugars together until smooth. Mix in the egg and vanilla extract. Finely chop the banana (there will be about 3/4 cup) and stir it into the sugar mixture. Stir in the oats, flour, salt, baking powder and walnuts.
  3. Spoon the dough about 1 1/2 inches apart on parchment-lined cookie sheets.
  4. Bake until light brown, about 15 minutes.