We seem to go through stages in my house in regards to bananas. Sometimes I buy bananas and they are gone in a day or two.
Other times I buy bananas and no one eats them. Then I have to figure out what to do with over ripe bananas.
This week was a brown banana week. So I made these cookies and the Cranberry Banana Bread.
Thankfully I was attending a meeting and was asked to bring a dessert. So I had a reason to make cookies!
These cookies are super soft and pillowy when finished cooking.
The feel also like a cake. Or maybe a banana bread.
The do have the feel of a very light banana bread. The cinnamon and cloves are a great spice combination.
I opted not to add the nuts. Taking them to an event, I wanted to make sure everyone could eat them.
So if you have over ripe bananas this recipe is a great use for them!
BANANA SPICE COOKIES
1/4 Cup Shortening
1/4 Cup Butter
1 Cup Packed Brown Sugar
2 Eggs
1 Cup Mashed Bananas
2 Cups All Purpose Flour
2 Teaspoons Baking Powder
1/4 Teaspoon Baking Soda
1/4 Teaspoon Salt
1/2 Teaspoon Cinnamon
1/4 Teaspoon Cloves
1/2 Cup Chopped Nuts
Mix well the shortening, butter, sugar, and eggs. Stir in bananas. Mix dry ingredients and stir in. Blend in nuts. Chill 1 hour. Heat oven to 375 degrees. Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 inches apart on greased baking sheets. Bake 8 to 10 minutes.
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