Banana nut bread cookies

These banana bread cookies are just as easy to make as actual banana bread, and just as tender in under 20 minutes.

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% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Place the oven rack in the middle of the oven. Preheat to 350°F.

Step 2

In a medium mixing bowl whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl cream together butter, and sugar until fluffy.

Step 4

Add in the egg, vanilla extract, bananas and mix until well combined.

Step 5

Add in dry ingredients, and mix until fully combined with no extra flour bit.

Step 6

Fold in walnuts and chopped chocolate until fully incorporated.

Step 7

Scoop a heaping tablespoon of dough, roll into a smooth ball and place on a parchment lined baking sheet, each cookie about 2 inches apart.

Step 8

Bake for 11-12 minutes rotating half way through, or until the edges are golden brown.

Step 9

Let cookies rest on a baking sheet for 5 minutes before moving to a wire rack to cool.

Step 10

While the cookies are cooling make the brown sugar cream cheese buttercream. Using a hand or stand mixer, in a medium bowl, cream together cream cheese and brown sugar, unsalted butter until fully combined.

Step 11

Add in powdered sugar a little at a time until fluffy.

Step 12

Add in milk one tablespoon at a time until creamy and smooth.

Step 13

Carefully frost the tops of the cookies. Garnish with extra walnuts if desired.