Banana Oatmeal Cookie
“It’s a good way to use overripe bananas. It’s also a moist cookie that travels well either in the mail or car.”
Servings
Prep Time
24
5
minutes
Cook Time
Passive Time
25
minutes
5
minutes
Servings
Prep Time
24
5
minutes
Cook Time
Passive Time
25
minutes
5
minutes
Ingredients
1 1/2
cups
sifted all-purpose flour
1/2
teaspoon
baking soda
1
teaspoon
Salt
1/4
teaspoon
ground nutmeg
3/4
teaspoon
ground cinnamon
3/4
cup
shortening
1
cup
white sugar
1
egg
1
cup
mashed bananas
1 3/4
cups
quick-cooking oats
1/2
cup
chopped nuts
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
Sift together the flour, baking soda, salt, nutmeg and cinnamon.
Cream together the shortening and sugar; beat until light and fluffy. Add egg, banana, oatmeal and nuts. Mix well.
Add dry ingredients, mix well and drop by the teaspoon on ungreased cookie sheet.
Bake at 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) for 15 minutes or until edges turn lightly brown. Cool on wire rack. Store in a closed container.
Recipe Notes
Aluminum foil can be used to keep food moist, cook it evenly, and make clean-up easier.