Banana Oatmeal Cookie

Name: Banana Oatmeal Cookie
Ingredients: 1.5 cups sifted all-purpose flour; 0.5 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon salt; 0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 0.75 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 0.75 cup shortening; 1 cup white sugar; 1 egg; 1 cup mashed bananas; 1.75 cups quick cooking oats; 0.5 cup chopped nuts

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This recipe has been handed down in my family for generations. It's a good way to use overripe bananas. It's also a moist cookie that travels well either in the mail or car. This is usually the first cookie to disappear at my house.

Recipe by blairbunny

Updated on June 18, 2020

11

Servings:

24

Yield:

4 dozen

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Ingredients

1 ½ cups sifted all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¾ cup shortening
1 cup white sugar
1 egg
1 cup mashed bananas
1 ¾ cups quick cooking oats
½ cup chopped nuts

Directions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
Sift together the flour, baking soda, salt, nutmeg and cinnamon.
Cream together the shortening and sugar; beat until light and fluffy. Add egg, banana, oatmeal and nuts. Mix well.
Add dry ingredients, mix well and drop by the teaspoon on ungreased cookie sheet.
Bake at 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) for 15 minutes or until edges turn lightly brown. Cool on wire rack. Store in a closed container.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

170	Calories
9g	Fat
21g	Carbs
2g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 24
Calories 170
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 9g	11%
Saturated Fat 2g	10%
Cholesterol 8mg	3%
Sodium 127mg	6%
Total Carbohydrate 21g	8%
Dietary Fiber 1g	5%
Total Sugars 10g
Protein 2g
Vitamin C 1mg	4%
Calcium 10mg	1%
Iron 1mg	4%
Potassium 84mg	2%

* 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.