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Easy Banana Oatmeal Cookies Recipe – Soft, Homemade Family Favorite Treat

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Banana Oatmeal Cookies are soft, cake-like treats packed with mashed bananas, oats, and warm cinnamon flavor. These easy cookies are perfectly moist and customizable with your favorite mix-ins like nuts or chocolate chips.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 42 cookies

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups (190 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 cup (56 g) unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup (102 g) vegetable shortening
  • 1/2 cup (100 g) granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 cup (225 g) mashed banana
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups (160 g) quick-cooking oats
  • 1/2 cup (58 g) chopped walnuts

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F and line baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Whisk flour, cinnamon, salt, and baking soda together.
  3. Beat butter, shortening, and sugars until fluffy.
  4. Mix in egg, mashed banana, and vanilla extract.
  5. Add dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
  6. Fold in oats and walnuts.
  7. Scoop dough (1 tablespoon each) onto baking sheet.
  8. Bake 8–10 minutes until lightly browned.
  9. Cool 5 minutes, then transfer to rack.

Notes

  • Swap walnuts with chocolate chips, toffee bits, or caramel bits.
  • Store in airtight container up to 1 week.
  • Freeze cookies up to 3 months.
  • Author: Emma
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking