Banana Oatmeal Raisin Delight (Print Version)

Moist chewy treats with bananas, oats, and raisins, ideal for breakfast or a wholesome snack.

# List of Ingredients:

→ Wet Ingredients

01 - 2 medium ripe bananas, mashed
02 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
03 - 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
04 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
05 - 1 large egg
06 - 1 tsp pure vanilla extract

→ Dry Ingredients

07 - 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
08 - 1 tsp baking soda
09 - 1/2 tsp salt
10 - 1 tsp ground cinnamon
11 - 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg

→ Add-ins

12 - 1 1/2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
13 - 3/4 cup raisins
14 - 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)

# Step-by-step Instructions:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
03 - Beat in the mashed bananas, egg, and vanilla extract until well combined.
04 - In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
05 - Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just until incorporated.
06 - Stir in the oats, raisins, and nuts (if using) with a spatula until evenly distributed.
07 - Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
08 - Bake for 11 to 13 minutes or until the edges are golden brown and the centers look set.
09 - Cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They taste like banana bread but have that satisfying chewy texture of a perfectly baked oatmeal cookie
  • The recipe transforms overripe bananas into something magical instead of letting them go to waste
  • These cookies blur the line between breakfast and dessert in the best possible way
02 -
  • Overripe bananas with lots of brown spots actually make the best cookies since they are sweeter and mash more easily
  • Do not overmix the dough once you add the flour or your cookies will turn out tough instead of tender
  • These cookies continue to firm up as they cool so taking them out when the centers look slightly underbaked is actually perfect
03 -
  • Freeze overripe bananas if you cannot bake right away just thaw and mash when you are ready to make these cookies
  • For consistently sized cookies use a cookie scoop or roll the dough into balls before chilling for 30 minutes

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