Banana Jumbos Recipe

Name: Banana Jumbos
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup shortening; 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened); 1 cup sugar; 2 eggs; 1 cup mashed banana (about 3); 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1/2 cup buttermilk; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 3 cups flour; 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 cup chopped nuts (optional)

Servings: persons

1/2 cup shortening
1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
1 cup mashed banana (about 3)
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon vanilla
3 cups flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup chopped nuts (optional)

1
Mash bananas in a small bowl and add lemon juice.
2
Cream shortening, butter, sugar, and eggs; add bananas, buttermilk; add vanilla.
3
Sift flour, baking soda and salt together in separate bowl then add to cream mixture.
4
Fold in optional nuts.
5
Chill dough for one hour.
6
Using an ice cream scoop, scoop 12 cookies onto a parchment lined baking sheet.
7
Bake at 375 for 10-11 minutes.
8
Cool completely on a cookie rack before frosting. Refrigerate frosted cookies.
9
Frost with Cream Cheese Frosting:
10
1 lb. powdered sugar.
11
8 oz. cream cheese (softened).
12
1/2 cup butter (softened).
13
1 teaspoons vanilla.

1058

kcal

Calories

Fat

134

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup shortening, 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened), 1 cup sugar, 2 eggs, and more.

Yes, Banana Jumbos falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Banana Jumbos

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