Banana, Oatmeal, Chocolate Chip, Pecan Cookies

The title of these cookies may be a mouthful but they are my new favorite cookie! I had a VERY ripe banana to use up so I decided to make cookies with it. I thought oatmeal, milk chocolate chips, and pecans would go well with the banana flavored cookie. I would normally use brown sugar but I was out, so I just used white sugar and I used whole wheat flour to make them a bit healthier. These cookies were a fun after school project with the kids and they tasted amazing. I loved the crunchy texture on the outside and the soft and moist texture inside. These cookies were a big hit with my entire family.

Banana, Oatmeal, Chocolate Chip, Pecan Cookies:

Recipe and photos by For the Love of Cooking.net

• 1 very ripe banana
• 3/4 white sugar (brown sugar if you have it)
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 large egg
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 1 1/4 cups of whole wheat flour
• 2 cups quick cooking oats
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 3/4 cup milk chocolate chips
• 3/4 pecan pieces

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Place a silpat mat on a baking sheet.

Combine the banana, sugar, butter, egg, and vanilla in a large bowl; beat with a mixer at medium speed until mixed thoroughly.

Mix the salt, baking soda, flour and oats together. Add the oat mixture, chocolate chips, and pecan pieces to the banana mixture and mix well with a spoon.

Drop cookie dough on the baking sheet covered with a silpat mat 2 inches apart. Bake for 15-18 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on racks then serve. Enjoy.

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