Ingredients and Weight:
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1 cup mashed ripe bananas
- 1 cup chopped walnuts
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 12-15 minutes
Difficulty Level: 2 (Easy)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and rolled oats.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, beating until just combined.
- Fold in the mashed bananas, walnuts, and chocolate chips.
- Drop the dough by rounded tablespoons onto ungreased baking sheets.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the cookies are golden brown around the edges.
- Let cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutritional Information (per cookie):
- Calories: 160
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
- Sodium: 70mg
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 2g
- Sugar: 13g
- Protein: 2g
Dish Characteristics:
- Soft and chewy
- Banana flavor
- Walnuts and chocolate chips add texture and sweetness
User Comments:
- "These cookies are delicious! They have a perfect balance of sweetness and banana flavor."
- "The walnuts and chocolate chips give these cookies a nice crunch and extra sweetness."
- "These cookies are perfect for a quick and easy dessert or snack."
- "I love that these cookies are made with mashed bananas, which adds a healthy twist to a classic cookie."
- "These cookies would be perfect for a party or potluck."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- If the dough is too thick, add a little bit of milk to thin it out.
- If the dough is too thin, add a little bit more flour to thicken it up.
- Do not overmix the dough, as this will make the cookies tough.
- Let the cookies cool completely before storing them in an airtight container to prevent them from becoming soggy.
