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~ banana nut cookies & browned butter frosting ~

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Cassie *
Somewhere, PA

I had 5 medium banana's in my freezer that I wanted to use up and the family wanted cookies. They turned out awesome! The browned butter frosting compliments the cookies wonderfully. Enjoy!

(1 rating)
yield serving(s)
prep time 10 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For ~ banana nut cookies & browned butter frosting ~

  • 1 c
    mashed ripe banana's
  • 2/3 c
    shortening
  • 1 c
    sugar
  • 2
    eggs
  • 2 1/4 c
    flour
  • 2 tsp
    baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp
    baking soda
  • 3/4 tsp
    salt
  • 1/4 tsp
    cinnamon - optional
  • 1/2 tsp
    each - banana extract & vanilla extract
  • 1 c
    chopped walnuts - divided
  • BROWNED BUTTER FROSTING
  • 1/4 c
    butter
  • 2 c
    sifted - confectioners' sugar
  • 1 1/2 tsp
    vanilla extract
  • 2 - 21/2 Tbsp
    cream
  • 1 tsp
    vegetable oil

How To Make ~ banana nut cookies & browned butter frosting ~

  • 1
    Preheat oven to 400 degree F. Line sheet pan with parchment paper ( what I use, but not necessary.) If not just use an ungreased baking sheet. In a large bowl, beat shortening until creamy. Slowly beat in sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time. Beat in extracts. Sift dry ingredients together and alternate adding to wet mixture with smashed banana's. Once good and creamy. Stir in 1/2 cup nuts.
  • 2
    Drop by heaping teaspoonfuls on sheet pan about 1 inch apart.
  • 3
    Bake for 8 - 10 minutes or until beginning to brown a little around edges. I remove from oven when they look a little under bake, like they could use 1 more minute. They continue baking some once removed and turn out perfect. Remove from pan to cooling rack. Make frosting.
  • 4
    In a medium saucepan, over low heat - melt butter and continue to cook until golden color.
  • 5
    Remove from heat and swiftly whisk in the extract, sugar, cream and oil. Add more cream if too stiff. It will stiffen more as it cools. Spread evenly on each cookie and sprinkle with remaining nuts.
  • 6
    Enjoy!

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