Banana Cookies

Ingredients :

DOUGH :

• 3 3/4 cups flour

• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder

• 1/2 teaspoon of salt

• 1 teaspoon of cinnamon

• 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg

• 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature

• 1 cup granulated sugar

• 1/2 cup light brown sugar

• 1 large egg, room temperature

• 1 cup of ripe banana, mashed

• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

TOPPING

• 1/2 cup of sugar

• 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon

Preparation

1. In a medium bowl, sift together the dry ingredients, including flour, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.

2. In a large mixing bowl or a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream together the butter, sugar, and light brown sugar. When it's combined and light and creamy, add the egg, vanilla, and mashed banana.

3. Gradually add the dry mix to the wet mix until fully combined.

4. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for a minimum of 2 hours.

5. After the dough has cooled, preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

6. In a small bowl, mix the topping ingredients, sugar, and cinnamon.

7. With clean hands, roll the dough into 1 1/2-inch balls. The dough may be sticky.

and if it doesn't roll well, don't be afraid, just throw it in the sugar and cover.

8. Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or silicone mat about 2 inches apart.

9. Bake for 13-15 minutes or until the tops of the cookies begin to crack. Don't wait until the cookies turn golden brown; they will be overcooked.

10. Let it cool on the baking sheet for at least 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack using a spatula.