Banana Spice Cookies Recipe
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Banana Spice Cookies

By: Peggy Burdick 
"Peggy Burdick shares her recipe for Banana Spice Cookies. Reports this Burlington, Michigan cook, 'My grandkids love these tasty soft cookies.'"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.5 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (12)

Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
10 Min
Ready In:
25 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 18 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup shortening
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup mashed ripe bananas
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1/2 cup raisins

Directions

  1. In a mixing bowl, cream shortening and brown sugar. Add eggs and bananas; mix well. Combine dry ingredients; add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in nuts and raisins. Chill (dough will be very soft).
  2. Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 350 degrees F for 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 20, 2010 by BECCAP   view full review
i actually did not have bananas on hand when i found this recipe, but i wanted to make cookies...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 1, 2008 by Heliftsmeup   view full review
I chilled the dough overnight and they turned out great the next day! I also put the bananas...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 28, 2008 by Lisa   view full review
I had some overripened bananas and wanted to use them. I normally would make bread or...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 11, 2011 by penniepie   view full review
I love this variation for using up super ripe bananas! I made the recipe pretty much as...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 1, 2011 by CRUZANSUSAN   view full review
These were delicious! I made them multi-grain by using 3/4 cup white flour, 1/2 cup...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 17, 2008 by CRFENLON   view full review
I thought these cookies were kind of boring. Nothing exciting on the taste. However...I must...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 30, 2008 by 400luv   view full review
Awesome! Very light and soft with a strong banana spice flavor. I made these with whole wheat...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 22, 2012 by kachell99   view full review
A very good recipe to use those ripe bananas up and the flavor is not overwhelming. I added...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 8, 2011 by dby1390   view full review
I followed the recipe exactly, but I would prefer to add more spice. I could barely taste...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 12, 2007 by Jenny   view full review
Exactly what I was hoping for. I didn't do the icing, because I made these cookies for my...

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