Banana-Chocolate Chip Cookies |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 10 |
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Saw this recipe by Cary Neff of the Miraval Spa on the Oprah show. It is supposed to be a more healthy alternative to the 'purist' chocolate chip cookie. I made these but was skeptical that the purists around me would eat them. They did. Had to hide them to save them for a dinner gathering. These are moist and chewy and the banana taste didn't seem to be overpowering. I used all-purpose flour as I couldn't see going out to buy another type of flour (already have 3 different kinds at home) just to make these. We will have these again. I didn't get 8 dozen cookies but mine may have been larger than the recipe intends. Ingredients:
1/2 cup butter, softened |
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce or 1/2 cup prune puree |
1 cup raw sugar (turbinado) |
3 medium ripe bananas, mashed |
2 large eggs |
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract |
2 1/2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour |
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda |
2 cups quick-cooking oats |
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips |
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Coat 2 baking sheets with cooking spray.
3. In mixing bowl, combine butter and applesauce, beating with an electric mixer until creamy.
4. Add sugar, bananas, eggs and vanilla, beating until smooth.
5. Gradually add flour and baking soda.
6. Stir in oats and chocolate chips.
7. Drop teaspoonfuls onto baking sheets.
8. Bake 7-10 minutes or until golden brown.
9. Cool on a wire rack.
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