Banana Oatmeal Cookie Recipe
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Banana Oatmeal Cookie

By: blairbunny 
"This recipe has been handed down in my family for generations. It's a good way to use overripe bananas. It's also a moist cookie that travels well either in the mail or car. This is usually the first cookie to disappear at my house."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.3 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (310)

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Original Recipe Yield 4 dozen
 

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 3/4 cup shortening
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 cup mashed bananas
  • 1 3/4 cups quick cooking oats
  • 1/2 cup chopped nuts

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  2. Sift together the flour, baking soda, salt, nutmeg and cinnamon.
  3. Cream together the shortening and sugar; beat until light and fluffy. Add egg, banana, oatmeal and nuts. Mix well.
  4. Add dry ingredients, mix well and drop by the teaspoon on ungreased cookie sheet.
  5. Bake at 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) for 15 minutes or until edges turn lightly brown. Cool on wire rack. Store in a closed container.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 170 | Total Fat: 8.8g | Cholesterol: 9mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 8, 2006 by AliciaVR6   view full review
I made these twice so far. The first time I omitted the nuts, added a bit more cinnamon, they...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 25, 2006 by SIMBAJOY   view full review
We all loved these! I used ww flour. Instead of white sugar, I used a 1/2 cup of succanant...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 29, 2003 by DRAKE1999   view full review
The only thing I added was a little bit of cinnamon, and these were wonderful! They didn't...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 14, 2006 by carol   view full review
excellent - had the ripest bananas ever and needed something to make quick... substituted half...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 9, 2005 by ELLALONE   view full review
These are fantastic. I used to beg my grandma to make these same exact cookies when I was...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 24, 2006 by Stacy K   view full review
These cookies are amazing!!!! I divided the dough into 3 parts and baked one part just as the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 23, 2003 by I'm nuts too...   view full review
KEEPER! The kids thought that these were great. I (as always) made them egg free for my egg...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 1, 2008 by Cookies   view full review
These are really good. I have made them many times with great success! They stay into a nice...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 29, 2003 by SPIN2KNIT   view full review
Fantabulous! These taste just like little Banana Bread bites. They are hearty, but not...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 23, 2005 by MARY   view full review
Love these cookies. I always add chocolate chips to get a fix for my chocolate craze. I...

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