Description
The nuts in these cookies can be ground or finely chopped. For a different twist try using 1/2 cup toasted sesame seeds in place of the nuts.
Ingredients
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ⅓ cup shortening
- 1 cup white sugar
- 2 eggs
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon lemon extract
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- ½ cup ground walnuts
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease or line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl cream the shortening and the sugar together. Beat in the eggs
- vanilla and lemon extract. Beat in the bananas and the nuts. Gradually add the flour
- baking powder and salt.
- Drop the dough by spoonfuls onto the prepared baking sheets. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 12 to 15 minutes or until lightly colored. Transfer to wire racks to cool.
Prep Time: 5 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Total Time: 15 mins
Servings: 18