Delicious Homemade Banana Cookies: A New Twist on Classic Flavor

Banana Cookies

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Banana CookiesPhoto byJustina Price

Indulge in the deliciousness of homemade banana cookies, the natural sweetness of ripe bananas meets the comforting warmth of freshly baked goodness. Each bite offers a soft, chewy texture with a hint of vanilla and sweet molasses, making these cookies a perfect treat for any time of the day. Whether you’re enjoying them with a cup of coffee in the morning or as a sweet snack in the afternoon, our banana cookies are sure to bring a smile to your face. Made with love and the finest ingredients, these cookies are a delicious way to enjoy the classic flavor of bananas in a whole new way.

Ingredients:

· 2-3 ripe banana’s

· 1 cup sugar

· ½ cup brown sugar

· 1 ½ tsp. vanilla

· 1 ½ tsp. molasses

· 2 ½ cup flour

· ½ tsp. cornstarch

· 1 tsp. baking soda

· ¾ tsp. kosher salt

Glaze:

· 2 cups powder sugar

· 3 tbsp water

· ½ tsp almond or any other flavoring you would like

· ½ cup chopped nuts

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350*

2. In a mixing bowl on low-medium speed blend the bananas, sugars, vanilla and molasses until it is blended and a thin consistency.

3. In a separate bowl stir together the flour, cornstarch, baking soda, and kosher salt.

4. Add the flour mixture a little at a time to the banana mixture until it is blended well.

5. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper. Using a cookie scoop or ice cream scoop (depending on the size of cookie you want) scoop the dough on the cookie sheet about 3” apart.

6. Bake for about 5 or 6 minutes, turn and bake for the same amount of time until the cookies are just turning a light brown. Let cool on the cookie pan.

7. While the cookies are cooling make the glaze stir all the ingredients until smooth add a little more water if it seems to dry.

8. When the cookies are cooled, set in the refrigerator for about 5 minutes.

9. When the cookies are completely cooled drizzle the glaze over the top and sprinkle with nuts. Store in an airtight container and refrigerate.

Enjoy!!!