Soft Banana Cookies (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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1/2 teaspoon baking soda
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1 1/2 cups plain flour
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1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1/2 cup white sugar
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1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
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1/2 cup softened unsalted butter
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1 teaspoon vanilla
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3/4 cup ripe bananas, mashed
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1 large egg
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1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
→ Cream Cheese Glaze
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1 tablespoon milk (any kind works)
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1 cup powdered sugar (a.k.a. icing sugar)
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4 oz softened cream cheese
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1/2 teaspoon vanilla
# Instructions:
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Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and cover a baking tray with some parchment paper.
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Grab a bowl and toss in your flour, soda, salt, and cinnamon. Give it a good stir and put it aside.
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Using a big bowl, beat together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until it’s fluffy and light.
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Throw in the vanilla and the egg, then mix it all together until smooth. Stir in the mashed bananas next.
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Pour the dry ingredients into the wet mixture little by little. Stir it just enough to combine, and if you want, fold in the chopped nuts.
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Drop rounded tablespoons of the dough onto the baking sheet, leaving about 2 inches of space between each one.
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Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are golden brown. Let them sit on the tray for 5 minutes, then move them to a rack to cool completely.
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Beat the cream cheese until it’s smooth, then add the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla. Mix until it’s nice and glossy.
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Once the cookies are fully cooled, drizzle or cover each one with the cream cheese glaze.