Description
These Crispy Banana Oatmeal Cookies are a delightful treat with the perfect balance of sweetness and crunch. Made with ripe bananas, oats, and a hint of warm spices, these cookies are easy to make and even easier to enjoy. Whether you’re looking for a snack or a sweet ending to your meal, these cookies are sure to satisfy your cravings.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 medium ripe banana (mashed, about 1/2 cup)
Additional:
- 1 1/2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and creamy.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Mix in the egg, vanilla extract, and mashed banana until combined.
- Combine and Bake: Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, then fold in the oats and nuts. Drop spoonfuls of dough onto baking sheets, flatten slightly, and bake for 12-14 minutes.
- Cool and Enjoy: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, bake a minute or two longer, but watch closely to avoid burning.
- Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
