Grandma's Banana Cookies
These Banana Cookies are more than just a treat; they're a warm hug in every bite. Imagine a symphony of ripe bananas, toasted walnuts, and a luscious brown sugar frosting melting in your mouth. Perfect for any occasion, these cookies are sure to become a family favorite.
Nutrition
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Carbohydrate
29 g
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Cholesterol
17 mg
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Fiber
1 g
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Protein
2 g
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Saturated Fat
3 g
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Sodium
165 mg
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Fat
8 g
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Unsaturated Fat
0 g
DIRECTIONS
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a cookie sheet. (5 minutes)
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In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. (3 minutes)
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In a separate large bowl, stir baking soda into sour cream. Add mashed banana and vanilla extract. Set aside. (2 minutes)
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In a large bowl, cream together margarine, butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time. (5 minutes)
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Gradually mix in the banana-sour cream mixture until just combined. Do not overmix. (3 minutes)
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Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Stir in toasted walnuts. (5 minutes)
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Drop by rounded tablespoons onto the prepared cookie sheet, leaving some space between cookies. (5 minutes)
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Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the bottoms are light golden brown and the cookies are set but still slightly soft to the touch. (12 minutes)
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Remove cookies to a wire rack to cool completely. (2 minutes)
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While the cookies are cooling, prepare the frosting: In a saucepan over medium-low heat, melt butter. (3 minutes)
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Stir in brown sugar and reduce heat to low. Stir constantly and bring to a gentle boil. Boil, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes. Remove from heat. (5 minutes)
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Stir in 1/4 cup milk and bring to a boil again. Remove from heat and let cool slightly for 10-15 minutes. (15 minutes)
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Gradually stir in powdered sugar until the frosting reaches your desired consistency. If frosting becomes too thick, add a little more milk, a teaspoon at a time. (5 minutes)
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Once the cookies are completely cooled, spread the frosting evenly over the top. Let the frosting set before serving. (5 minutes)
For the best flavor, use very ripe bananas – the spottier, the better!
To toast the walnuts, spread them on a baking sheet and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 5-7 minutes, or until fragrant. Let cool before chopping.
Don't overmix the dough, or the cookies will be tough.
For a richer flavor, substitute half of the margarine with unsalted butter in the cookie dough.
Store unfrosted cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or in the freezer for up to 2 months. Frosting can be stored in the refrigerator for up to a week.
If you don't have walnuts, pecans or macadamia nuts are also delicious.
RECIPE REVIEWS
Avarage Rating:
4.8/ 5 ( 5 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (4)
Nathaniel Abernathy
Jun 5, 2025The frosting was a little too sweet for my taste, so I reduced the amount of powdered sugar.
Hipolito Williamson
Jun 1, 2025My family loved these cookies. They were gone in a day!
Marilou Beier
May 29, 2025These cookies are amazing! The frosting is so rich and creamy.
Hilario Herman
May 15, 2025I added a pinch of cinnamon to the dough and it gave them a lovely warm spice.