I have a serious addiction to one particular food - cookies. My addiction runs deep too, I particularly love the chocolate chips that go into cookies. So much so that I keep a bag frozen in the freezer at all times. When I need a little pick me up, I stop by and grab a handful of chocolate chips. Then, I tell myself those calories don't count.
It's better than eating a whole cookie, right? Well, it's probably just as bad. My cookie addiction has trickled down to my daughter too. She's obsessed with cookies! There are certain stores I can no longer drive by or I hear this high-pitched voice squealing in the backseat, "cookie, cookie, cookie!" It then turns to screaming when she realizes we have passed her beloved cookie stop.
This past week though, I made my kids' day when I greeted them with a plate of banana oatmeal cookies. Of course, these are probably a healthier version than a traditional chocolate chip, but they are still tasty and perfect for a treat. We also like to make variations of these by adding chocolate chips to them too.
This time though, I skipped the chocolate and served them up with a side of cold milk. My husband was thrilled to see these too. Considering the cold days we had this past winter and were having this particular day, this was a welcome surprise when he walked in the door.
I made these cookies by adapting my favorite oatmeal raisin cookies. These cookies are more soft and moist than the traditional oatmeal cookie because of the bananas. They reminded me of a cake-style cookie.
My kids ate one, and then minutes later they were begging me for another. My family loved these, and I am sure you will too!
What is your favorite cookie?
Banana Oatmeal Cookies Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup butter, softened and diced
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 medium bananas, mashed
- 1 cup quick oats
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- semisweet chocolate chips, optional
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Combine all ingredients, in the order listed, in a mixing bowl or stand mixer, then mix well.
- Drop by the tablespoon on an ungreased cookie sheet, placing about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes.
- Remove cookies and cool for 5 minutes before placing on a wire rack to continue cooling.
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