Banana Drop Cookies




Banana Drop Cookies! Everybody loves a cookie or two! This recipe is very easy and uses regular ingredients. It’s also a great way to use up a left over ripe banana.
The cookies are quite light and fluffy, soft to the bite, so don’t expect crunchy! They are absolutely delicious with a glass of milk or a cup of tea too.

 

Ingredients:

  • 1¼ cups sugar
  • 2/3 cup butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 cup banana; mashed well
  • 2 Eggs, beaten
  • 2¼ cup flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • For topping (optional)
  • 1/4 Cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon

Directions:
In small bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt and 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon.
Cream sugar, butter, and vanilla until light and fluffy.
Add eggs and beat well. Stir in banana.
Slowly mix dry ingredients into wet. Chill 30 minutes in refrigerator.
Preheat oven to 400.
Drop teaspoon sized balls of dough two inches apart on greased cookie sheets. Sprinkle with cinnamon/sugar mixture; if desired.
Bake 8-10 minutes or until browned. Cool 2 minutes, then transfer to racks.

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