Best Banana Walnut Cookies

Crafting the perfect snack for schoolchildren and a clever way to utilize overripe bananas led to the creation of these delightful banana walnut cookies. The result is a symphony of flavors, combining the natural sweetness of bananas, the richness of butter, and the nutty crunch of walnuts, all complemented by a crispy brown sugar exterior. This recipe has already won the hearts of many, proving to be a hit that deserves a repeat performance.

Ingredients
Bananas
2 pieces
well-ripe and soft
Butter
200 g
soft, at room temperature
Sugar
150 g
plus an additional cup of brown or plain sugar for coating
Milk
50 ml
Chopped walnuts
150 g
select your favorite variety for a personalized touch
White flour
600 g
Baking powder
10 g
Step by step
Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, blend 200g of soft butter with 150g of sugar until smooth.

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Step 2

Mash two peeled bananas until thoroughly crushed.

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Step 3

Incorporate the mashed bananas and 50ml of milk into the butter mixture, stirring well.

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Step 4

Add 150g of chopped walnuts into the mixture, ensuring even distribution.

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Step 5

Gradually mix in 550g of flour and 10g of baking powder to the wet ingredients.

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Step 6

Start combining the ingredients with a spoon. Depending on the flour's absorbency, you may need to add the remaining 50g of flour to achieve the right consistency.

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Step 7

Aim for a soft, pliable dough that doesn’t stick to your hands. Knead it on a flat surface to ensure it’s uniformly mixed.

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Step 8

Shape the dough into pieces slightly larger than a walnut, then roll each piece into a cylinder.

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Step 9

And flatten into an oval shape.

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Step 10

Spread a cup of brown, cane, or plain sugar on a plate.

Press each cookie, one side down, into the sugar to coat.

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Step 11

Use the rim of a glass to lightly press and create striped patterns on the sugared side of the cookies.

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Step 12

Prepare a baking tray with parchment paper and arrange the first batch of cookies on it.

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Step 13

Preheat the oven to 200°C (392°F) and bake for 30-40 minutes, or until the cookies are golden brown.

While the first batch bakes, continue shaping the remaining cookies.

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Step 14

Enjoy these exquisite cookies either warm or at room temperature, promising another batch in the future.

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Quantity: 50 pcs (approximately)
Prep time:
90 min
Difficulty: intermediate
Ready in: 60 min