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Banana Cookies With Dates And Nuts Recipe

Transform overripe bananas into heavenly, chewy cookies! This easy recipe combines the sweetness of bananas and dates with a delightful crunch of nuts (optional). The aroma alone is worth baking them – perfect for a cozy afternoon treat or a delicious addition to your next bake sale. These cookies store beautifully in the fridge, ensuring you can enjoy them for days.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 32 mins
Calories 148.5 kcal
Protein 5g
Rating 4.9 (7 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Banana Cookies With Dates And Nuts

  • 3 ripe bananas
  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar, ¾ cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
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  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon salt
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  • ½ cup chopped nuts
  • ½ cup chopped dates

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How to Make Banana Cookies With Dates And Nuts

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) softened unsalted butter, ¾ cup granulated sugar, and ¾ cup packed brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in 2 large eggs and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until well combined.
  4. Mash 3 ripe bananas with a fork and add them to the wet ingredients. Mix well.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, ½ teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
  7. Stir in ½ cup chopped dates and ½ cup chopped nuts (walnuts, pecans, or your favorite kind – optional).
  8. Drop rounded tablespoons of cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving some space between each cookie.
  9. Flatten the cookies slightly with a fork.
  10. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers are set. Baking time may vary depending on your oven.
  11. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

4 g

Sugar

39g

Fat

14g

Carbs

7g

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