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Crispy Banana Oatmeal Cookies Recipe

Crispy Banana Oatmeal Cookies Recipe


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4.8 from 18 reviews

  • Author: Emma
  • Total Time: 29 minutes
  • Yield: 24 cookies 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

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

  1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  3. Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and creamy.
  4. Add Wet Ingredients: Mix in the egg, vanilla extract, and mashed banana until combined.
  5. 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.
  6. 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