Ingredients
1cupall purpose flour
1tspbaking powder
½tspbaking soda
½tspsalt
½tspground cinnamon
2tbspunsalted butter,room temperature
½cupsugar
½cupbrown sugar,unpacked
1largeegg
¼cupripe banana,mashed
½tspvanilla extract
2cupsquick oats
¾cupwalnuts,chopped
Preparation
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper or use a Silpat.
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and cinnamon.
In a large bowl, with a mixer, cream together the butter and the sugars on medium speed.
Add the egg, followed by the mashed banana and vanilla extract.
Working by hand, stir in the flour mixture and the oats until just combined and no streaks of flour remain; stir in the chopped walnuts.
Drop heaping tablespoonfuls of the dough onto prepared baking sheets.
Bake for about 10 to 12 minutes, or until cookies become light brown at the edges.
Let cool on baking sheet for 3 or 4 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
