Banana Nut Muffin Top Cookies

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2 medium)
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 large egg
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon baking powder

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. 2

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

3. 3

   Beat in the egg and mashed bananas until combined.

4. 4

   In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and cinnamon. Gradually stir dry ingredients into the banana mixture.

5. 5

   Fold in the chopped walnuts.

6. 6

   Drop spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart.

7. 7

   Bake for 12-15 minutes or until edges are lightly golden and tops spring back when touched. Cool on wire rack.