Oatmeal Banana Nut Cookies

These soft-baked oatmeal banana nut cookies are a delicious treat that’s perfect for snacking on the go! The combination of ripe bananas, creamy butter, and crunchy walnuts creates a flavor explosion that will satisfy your sweet tooth.

Ingredients

• 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup rolled oats
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
• 1/2 cup white granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 2 ripe bananas, mashed
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.

In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, oats, baking soda, and salt.

Set aside.

In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to cream together the butter and sugars until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.

Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the mashed bananas and vanilla extract.

Gradually mix in the flour mixture until just combined, being careful not to overmix.

Stir in the chopped walnuts.

Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 2 inches of space between each cookie.

Bake for 12-14 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown.

Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

For the best results, make sure your butter is at room temperature, as this will ensure a nice creamy consistency in your cookies.

Using ripe bananas is essential, as they’ll add natural sweetness and a nice flavor to your cookies.

Don’t overmix your dough, as this can lead to tough cookies – stop mixing as soon as the ingredients come together.

If you want a crisper cookie, bake for 14 minutes.

If you prefer a chewier cookie, bake for 12 minutes.

These cookies freeze well, so consider making a double batch and storing some for later.

Nutrional Value

• Calories: 220
• Total Fat: 9g
• Saturated Fat: 4.5g
• Cholesterol: 20mg
• Sodium: 50mg
• Total Carbohydrates: 34g
• Dietary Fiber: 2g
• Sugars: 14g
• Protein: 2g