Coconut Banana Cookies

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1 egg
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup mashed banana (about 2 medium bananas)
• 1/2 cup sweetened flaked coconut
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease baking sheets or line with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla. Stir in mashed banana. In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt. Gradually blend into the creamed mixture. Mix in the coconut.
3. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto the prepared baking sheets. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes in the preheated oven. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Interesting Facts

• These Coconut Banana Cookies are a delicious snack that can be enjoyed any time of day.
• Bananas are a source of dietary fiber, vitamin B6, and potassium.
• Coconut is a great source of healthy fat that can help increase energy and reduce inflammation.