Heidi’s Oatmeal Banana Chocolate Chip Cookies

12 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temp
1 c. brown sugar
1 egg, beaten
1 1/2 c. all purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 scant teaspoon salt (optional) �?use only if using unsalted butter or shortening
1 teaspoon cinnamon (Anna and Heidi both omitted)
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 3/4 c. old-fashioned oatmeal
1 c. mashed banana (about 3 old bananas)
1/2 cup chocolate chips �?Dark chocolate has anti-oxidants, so Anna used more
1/2 cup toasted chopped pecans

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Cream butter and sugar. Mix in egg. Add vanilla. Mix in flour, baking soda and salt. Then mix in the oatmeal. Fold in mashed banana then stir in chocolate chips and pecans.

Drop by tablespoons onto parchment lined pans and bake for 11-13 minutes or until cookies appear set. Let cool on wire rack.

Hugs,

AngelBear7042