BANANA SPLIT COOKIES

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This banana-shaped cookie is garnished with homemade frosting, a chocolate drizzle and nuts and cherries. It really looks like a banana split.-Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 5 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 26

1/2 cup butter, softened
6 tablespoons sugar
6 tablespoons packed brown sugar
1 large egg, room temperature
1 medium ripe banana, mashed
1/4 cup sour cream
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
6 tablespoons chopped walnuts
1/4 cup dried cherries, chopped
BUTTERCREAM FROSTING:
1/3 cup butter, softened
3 cups confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 to 4 tablespoons 2% milk
GLAZE:
1/3 cup butter, cubed
2 ounces unsweetened chocolate
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 to 6 tablespoons hot water
10 red candied cherries, chopped
2 tablespoons chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg, banana, sour cream and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Fold in the chocolate chips, walnuts and dried cherries., Place dough in a heavy-duty resealable plastic bag; cut a 3/4-in. hole in one corner of bag. Pipe 2-in. strips about 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 375° until lightly browned, 6-8 minutes. Remove to wire racks., In a large bowl, cream butter until light and fluffy. Beat in the confectioners' sugar, vanilla and enough milk to achieve desired consistency. Pipe three mounds over each cookie., For glaze, in a small saucepan, combine butter and chocolate. Cook and stir over low heat until smooth. Remove from the heat. Stir in the confectioners' sugar, vanilla and enough water to achieve a drizzling consistency. Drizzle over tops; sprinkle with candied cherries and walnuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 126 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 14mg cholesterol, Sodium 50mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

Mercy Powers
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Overall, I thought these cookies were just okay. They weren't bad, but they weren't anything special either.


Chipasha Mwanza
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The cookies were a bit dry. I think I should have added more butter.


GHOST GAMERZ
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These cookies are a bit too sweet for my taste.


max ledovscoi
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I'm not a huge fan of banana desserts, but these cookies were surprisingly good. The banana flavor is subtle and the chocolate chips and nuts really balance it out.


Nahan safi
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These cookies are perfect for a quick and easy dessert.


Joe gssf
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I love the texture of these cookies. They're soft and chewy on the inside and crispy on the outside.


Renata domikiene
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These cookies are a great way to use up ripe bananas.


Prof Ebuka
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I've made these cookies several times now and they're always a favorite. They're so easy to make and they always turn out perfect.


Phillip Viereck
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These cookies are so delicious! The banana flavor is really strong and the chocolate chips and nuts add a nice touch.


Messedup Welshy
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I made these cookies for a party and they were a hit! Everyone loved them.


Maddison King
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These cookies were a huge hit with my family! They're so easy to make and the flavor is amazing. I love the combination of banana, chocolate, and nuts.