Large, soft cookies everyone will love! Don’t omit the frosting.
Original recipe makes 3 dozen
Ingredients
1/2 cup shortening
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup white sugar
2 eggs
1 cup mashed bananas
1/2 cup evaporated milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon distilled white vinegar
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup chopped walnuts
2 1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar
2 tablespoons butter, softened
1/4 cup evaporated milk
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions
- Mix together shortening, 1/2 cup butter, white sugar, eggs, bananas, vanilla, 1/2 cup evaporated milk and vinegar till light and creamy.
- In a separate bowl mix together flour, baking soda, and salt. Add to other mixture. Add nuts.
- Chill one hour in refrigerator.
- Drop by teaspoonful on greased cookie sheet about two inches apart. Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for about 15 minutes. Let cool then frost them.
- To Make Frosting: Mix 2 1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar with 2 tablespoons soft butter or margarine, 1/4 cup evaporated milk, and 1/4 tsp vanilla. Beat until soft. Spread on tops of cooled cookies.
Nutrition
Calories: 367 kcal
Carbohydrates: 48.5 g
Cholesterol: 43 mg
Fat: 17.9 g
Fiber: 1.3 g
Protein: 4.8 g
Sodium: 235 mg