Banana Cookies

The nuts in these cookies can be ground or finely chopped. For a different twist try using 1/2 cup toasted sesame seeds in place of the nuts.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 15 mins
• Calories: 174 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 cup white sugar
• 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• ⅓ cup shortening
• ¼ teaspoon lemon extract
• 3 ripe bananas, mashed
• ½ cup ground walnuts

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease or line baking sheets with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a large bowl cream the shortening and the sugar together. Beat in the eggs, vanilla and lemon extract. Beat in the bananas and the nuts. Gradually add the flour, baking powder and salt.

Step 3

Drop the dough by spoonfuls onto the prepared baking sheets. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 12 to 15 minutes or until lightly colored. Transfer to wire racks to cool.