Deliciously Spiced Banana Cookies

These banana spice cookies are a perfect blend of flavors, with the sweetness of ripe bananas and the warmth of cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. They are soft, chewy, and bursting with banana flavor, making them a delightful treat for any occasion.

Ingredients

• 2 ripe bananas, mashed
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
• 1/4 tsp ground cloves
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the mashed bananas, brown sugar, granulated sugar, butter, and vanilla extract.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until well combined. Fold in the chopped nuts if using.
5. Drop spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them a few inches apart.
6. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the cookies are golden brown and set.
7. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
8. Enjoy these delicious banana spice cookies with a glass of milk or a cup of tea!

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