BANANA-CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES

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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.

Provided by Ducky

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 30m

Yield 8 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 10

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

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Coat 2 baking sheets with cooking spray.
  • In mixing bowl, combine butter and applesauce, beating with an electric mixer until creamy.
  • Add sugar, bananas, eggs and vanilla, beating until smooth.
  • Gradually add flour and baking soda.
  • Stir in oats and chocolate chips.
  • Drop teaspoonfuls onto baking sheets.
  • Bake 7-10 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Cool on a wire rack.

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