Jumbo Banana Cookies

Name: Jumbo Banana Cookies
Yield: 3 dozen
Ingredients: ½ cup shortening; ½ cup butter, softened; 1 cup white sugar; 2 eggs; 1 cup mashed bananas; ½ cup evaporated milk; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 teaspoon distilled white vinegar; 3 cups all-purpose flour; 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda; ½ teaspoon salt; 1 cup chopped walnuts; 2 ½ cups confectioners' sugar; 2 tablespoons butter, softened; ¼ cup evaporated milk; ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract

Rating: 4.31 stars

52 Ratings
47 Reviews
11 Photos

Large, soft cookies everyone will love! Don't omit the frosting.

By Bernie

Recipe Summary

Servings:

Yield:

3 dozen

Nutrition Info

Directions

Step 1

Mix together shortening, 1/2 cup butter, white sugar, eggs, bananas, vanilla, 1/2 cup evaporated milk and vinegar till light and creamy.

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Step 2

In a separate bowl mix together flour, baking soda, and salt. Add to other mixture. Add nuts.
Step 3

Chill one hour in refrigerator.
Step 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.
Step 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.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

367.1 calories; 4.8 g protein; 48.5 g carbohydrates; 40.7 mg cholesterol; 234.7 mg sodium. Full Nutrition

Reviews (47)

Most helpful positive review

KBark

06/17/2009

These cookies are awesome. Soft, chewy and tons of delicious banana flavor. Because of previous reviews concerning cooking time and temperature, I baked them at 350 degrees for 12-14 minutes. They came out perfect. Thanks for a new great way to utilize over-ripened bananas. I got 31 jumbo sized cookies from this recipe. Read More

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JEN1340

06/04/2003

These are horrible! They are very dry even if you decrease the cooking time. They definitely are not 'jumbo' I don't understand where that reference came from. Also with only 1/2 cup of sugar they are very bland and 'floury' tasting. I couldn't even give them away down the disposal they went! Although the frosting was delicious. Read More

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52 Ratings

5 star values: 29
4 star values: 16
3 star values: 3
2 star values: 2
1 star values: 2

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KBark

06/17/2009

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Lisa

12/28/2003

Good recipe! My kids loved them. Read More

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Catherine Bennet

11/26/2008

These cookies are very good even without the frosting. Tastes like banana bread only in cookie form. Exactly what I was looking for. Read More

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gaarafangirl54

02/15/2011

THE BEST COOKIES IVE BAKED YET! The recipe was super easy & the cookies were amazing! Taste like banana bread but better! The frost does add a extra "yum yum!" to the cookie. People (Including me) Rave about these cookies. WILL bake again! Read More

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LANIDAN

01/27/2003

These tasted like little banana breads with soft cake like cookie consistency. I didn't add the frosting but did add chocolate chips to the batter. It was yummy for a light cookie desert. Read More

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Noeller67

04/19/2008

These are moist cakey cookies that definitely taste better the next day. I wouldn't omit the frosting either especially since I think the frosting helps keep them moist. I can't give 5 stars though since without my additional of 6 oz of chocolate chips I think these would have been a bit bland. Read More

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BLOUBIRD

11/18/2010

Great cookie, even if you don't want the frosting Was out of evaporated milk...checked allrecipes for sub...light cream...out of that too. Used coffeemate vanilla...worked great Have sent this recipe on to family Read More

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Jamie S

09/23/2008

Taste is very nice however they are not Jumbo. Just ordinary sized cookies. My first batch burned and I only cooked them 10 minutes. When I reduced time to 7 minutes they came out very nice. Read More

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John Aitken

08/07/2007

Really good recipe they taste great Read More

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JEN1340

06/04/2003

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Nutritional Information

Jumbo Banana Cookies

Servings Per Recipe: 18
Calories: 367.1

% Daily Value *

protein: 10 %

carbohydrates: 16 %

exchange other carbs:

dietary fiber: 5 %

sugars:

fat: 28 %

saturated fat: 33 %

cholesterol: 14 %

vitamin a iu: 5 %

niacin equivalents: 18 %

vitamin b6: 7 %

vitamin c: 2 %

folate: 13 %

calcium: 4 %

iron: 7 %

magnesium: 8 %

potassium: 4 %

sodium: 9 %

thiamin: 20 %

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*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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KBark

06/17/2009

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Lisa

12/28/2003

Good recipe! My kids loved them.

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Catherine Bennet

11/26/2008

These cookies are very good even without the frosting. Tastes like banana bread only in cookie form. Exactly what I was looking for.

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(9)

gaarafangirl54

02/15/2011

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(7)

LANIDAN

01/27/2003

These tasted like little banana breads with soft cake like cookie consistency. I didn't add the frosting but did add chocolate chips to the batter. It was yummy for a light cookie desert.

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(7)

Noeller67

04/19/2008

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BLOUBIRD

11/18/2010

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Jamie S

09/23/2008

Taste is very nice however they are not Jumbo. Just ordinary sized cookies. My first batch burned and I only cooked them 10 minutes. When I reduced time to 7 minutes they came out very nice.

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John Aitken