Banana Oatmeal Cookies

Ingredients

Steps

1. 1

   Position two oven racks towards the center of the oven and preheat the oven to 350°F. Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.

2. 2

   In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cinnamon, baking soda, salt, and nutmeg. Set aside.

3. 3

   In a large mixing bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer, beat the butter on medium speed until creamy. Add the sugars and beat until well combined, about 2 minutes.

4. 4

   Add the egg and vanilla and beat until fluffy, about 2 minutes. Scrape down the bowl, then add the mashed banana and beat until well combined.

5. 5

   Add the flour mixture and beat on low speed just until incorporated, then mix in the oats and chocolate chips.

6. 6

   Scoop the dough into roughly 2-tablespoon-sized balls onto the lined baking sheets, spacing the cookies about 2 inches apart. You will need to bake in multiple batches.

7. 7

   Bake for 6 minutes, then swap the baking sheets between the oven racks. Continue baking for 6 to 8 minutes, until the cookies are golden brown around the edges and the centers appear dry (12 to 14 minutes total).

8. 8

   Let the cookies cool on the pan for a few minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely. Continue baking the remaining dough.