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Jumbo Banana Cookies

SUBMITTED BY: Bernie PHOTO BY: John Aitken

"Large, soft cookies everyone will love! Don't omit the frosting."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 22 stars. This recipe average a 4.2 star rating.
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Original recipe yield 3 dozen

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1/2 cup shortening
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup mashed bananas
  • 1/2 cup evaporated milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon distilled white vinegar
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts
  • 2 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 2 tablespoons butter, softened
  • 1/4 cup evaporated milk
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

DIRECTIONS

  1. Mix together shortening, 1/2 cup butter, white sugar, eggs, bananas, vanilla, 1/2 cup evaporated milk and vinegar till light and creamy.
  2. In a separate bowl mix together flour, baking soda, and salt. Add to other mixture. Add nuts.
  3. Chill one hour in refrigerator.
  4. Drop by teaspoonful on greased cookie sheet about two inches apart. Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for about 15 minutes. Let cool then frost them.
  5. To Make Frosting: Mix 2 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar with 2 tablespoons soft butter or margarine, 1/4 cup evaporated milk, and 1/4 tsp vanilla. Beat until soft. Spread on tops of cooled cookies.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 28, 2003 by Lisa
Good recipe! My kids loved them. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 27, 2003 by LANIDAN
These tasted like little banana breads with soft cake like cookie consistency. I didn't add... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 7, 2007 by John Aitken
Really good recipe they taste great MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 19, 2008 by NOELLER67
These are moist, cakey cookies that definitely taste better the next day. I wouldn't omit the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 17, 2006 by Tashaboo
These cookies were awesome! There were very moist, halved the walnuts and added pecans, icing... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 19, 2005 by YourHelpingHands
For the time it took to make these cookies, I could have made a dozen banana breads, which is... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 7, 2004 by OCTOVUS
I'm not too sure 3 or 4 stars...4 for taste, but they are quite complicated for what you get. ... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 9, 2003 by ilovetocook
These are really good. Mine got done on the bottom before they got completely done on the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 4, 2003 by JEN1340
These are horrible! They are very dry, even if you decrease the cooking time. They definitely... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 27, 2003 by ZACSMOMMY
An excellent recipe!! It was absolutely delicious! The cookie is moist and tender - almost... MORE

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Nutritional Information
Jumbo Banana Cookies

Servings Per Recipe: 18

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 370

  • Total Fat: 18.1g
  • Cholesterol: 44mg
  • Sodium: 254mg
  • Total Carbs: 48.7g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 1.3g
  • Protein: 4.8g

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