Going Bananas Recipe

Name: Going Bananas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup butter, softened; 1-1/4 cups sugar; 3 large eggs; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/2 teaspoon almond extract; 3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 cups confectioners' sugar; 1 tablespoon meringue powder; 1/4 cup warm water; 1/2 teaspoon almond extract; Yellow and brown paste food coloring

Servings: persons

1 cup butter, softened
1-1/4 cups sugar
3 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon meringue powder
1/4 cup warm water
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
Yellow and brown paste food coloring

1
In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in extracts. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or until easy to handle.
2
On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough to 1/4-in. thickness. Cut with a floured 4x1-in. banana- or crescent-shaped cookie cutter. Place 1 in. apart on lightly greased
3
. Bake at 375u00b0 for 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool.
4
For icing, sift confectioners' sugar and meringue powder into a small bowl. Add water and extract; beat on low speed until blended. Beat on high for 4-5 minutes or until stiff peaks form.
5
Tint 3 tablespoons icing brown. Keep unused icing covered at all times with a damp cloth. Place brown icing in a pastry bag. Using a #3 round pastry tip, pipe the outline and stems of the banana.
6
Tint remaining icing with yellow food coloring. Add water, a few drops at a time, until mixture is thin enough to flow smoothly. Fill in the center space of each cookie, allowing the icing to spread to the outline. Let dry overnight. Store in airtight containers.

1283

kcal

Calories

Fat

184

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup butter, softened, 1-1/4 cups sugar, 3 large eggs, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and more.

Yes, Going Bananas falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Going Bananas

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