Jumbo Banana Cookies

Large, soft cookies everyone will love! Don't omit the frosting.

• Calories: 367 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• ½ cup butter, softened
• ½ cup shortening
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 cup chopped walnuts
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 ½ cups confectioners' sugar
• ½ cup evaporated milk
• ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoon distilled white vinegar
• 1 cup mashed bananas
• 2 tablespoons butter, softened
• ¼ cup evaporated milk

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Mix together shortening, 1/2 cup butter, white sugar, eggs, bananas, vanilla, 1/2 cup evaporated milk and vinegar till light and creamy.

Step 2

In a separate bowl mix together flour, baking soda, and salt. Add to other mixture. Add nuts.

Step 3

Chill one hour in refrigerator.

Step 4

Drop by teaspoonful on greased cookie sheet about two inches apart. Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for about 15 minutes. Let cool then frost them.

Step 5

To Make Frosting: Mix 2 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar with 2 tablespoons soft butter or margarine, 1/4 cup evaporated milk, and 1/4 tsp vanilla. Beat until soft. Spread on tops of cooled cookies.