banana oatmeal cookies

(8 ratings)
Recipe by
Karla Everett
Greenacres, WA

Very good cookies ; I've been making these for years.

(8 ratings)
yield 2 -3 doz.
prep time 10 Min
cook time 15 Min

Ingredients For banana oatmeal cookies

  • 1 c
    sugar
  • 2/3 c
    shortening
  • 2
    eggs
  • 1/2 tsp
    vanilla
  • 1/2 tsp
    lemon extract
  • 3/4 c
    mashed bananas
  • 1 1/2 c
    oatmeal ; quick cooking
  • 2 c
    sifted flour
  • 3/4 tsp
    baking soda
  • 1 tsp
    baking powder
  • 1 1/4 tsp
    salt
  • 1/2 c
    coarsely chopped walnuts ; optional

How To Make banana oatmeal cookies

  • 1
    Cream the sugar and shortening together ; Add the eggs and beat on med-high speed until light and fluffy.
  • 2
    Blend in both flavorings , bananas and the oatmeal.
  • 3
    Sift together all the dry ingredients and gradually blend in with the creamed mixture ; Stir in the nuts ; optional.
  • 4
    Drop by tablespoons onto greased cookie sheet. ( I like to add some chopped nuts on top too just before baking )
  • 5
    Bake @ 350° for 15-18 minutes. place on cooling rack to cool.

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