Banana-Oatmeal Cookies

The mellow sweetness of banana, the texture of oatmeal, and the subtle hints of cinnamon and nutmeg make this cookie a keeper. Easy to make with the kids around too!







Looking to bake something with the kids that won't take all day? Here it is! This recipe is good to start out on for those that are inexperienced with baking, as well - it is as easy to bake as it is to eat. And if the family is filled with people that all want different options, this cookie is as versatile as it is easy! This cookie is perfect in the winter alongside hot chocolate, or in summer with a glass of cold milk. For those that have grown bored with plain chocolate-chip cookies or tired of throwing brownie mix into the oven, this cookie can provide a refreshing change while still adding sweetness and warmth to the day.



Banana-Oatmeal Cookie Recipe

•1 ½ cup all-purpose flour

•1 ¾ cup oats

•1 cup sugar

•¾ cup shortening

•1 egg

•1 cup mashed banana

•1 teaspoon salt

•½ teaspoon baking soda

•¾ teaspoon cinnamon

•¼ teaspoon nutmeg

•Optional: 1/2 cup each chocolate chips, raisins, and/or walnuts

How To Make Banana-Oatmeal Cookies

1.Sift together flour, baking soda, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt.

2.Add shortening and mix until mixture looks like fine crumbs or sand.

3.Beat egg and add to mixture.

4.Add mashed bananas and oats and mix well.

5.Add in chocolate chips, walnuts, or raisins, if desired.

6.Bake at 400°F for 12-15 minutes.

7.Remove cookies from cookie sheet immediately after they come out of the oven.

8.Cool on wire rack for 15-20 minutes before eating.

9.Makes 5 dozen cookies.

Tips And Tricks

•Instant packets of oatmeal do not work for this recipe - old-fashioned oats found in the cannister must be used.

•Regular shortening, not butter flavored, should be used. Do not substitute oleo, butter, or oil.

•Cholate chips, raisins, and walnuts are three options, but not the only ones - don't be afraid to experiment. Add a 1/2 cup of your favorite 'something' to the mix and see what happens.

•1 cup mashed banana = 5 small bananas, 3 medium bananas, or 2 large bananas.

•Make sure that your oven is completely pre-heated when putting the cookies in, and always have an oven thermometer inside to check that the temperature is accurate.

•Inaccurate temperatures on ovens result in dry, overdone cookies or underdone, soupy cookies that take longer to bake than expected.

•Try to be as exact as possible about the measurements - remember, baking is as much a science as it is an art!

•Please remember that the cookies have oatmeal and contain egg products (in case of those that have allergies).

•This recipe has not been tested with self-rising flour.