Banana oat cookies

By sandrac-2

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 CUPS all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp kosher salt
• 1 ripe medium banana
• 1 large egg
• 2 Tbsp canola oil
• 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
• 1 3/4 cups old-fashioned oats
• 3/4 cup dried cranberries
• 3/4 cup pecan pieces

Preparation

Step 1

o Heat oven to 350°F. Line 2 baking
sheets with parchment paper. In a
large bowl, whisk together the flour,
baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon
and salt.
o In a medium bowl, mash the
banana. Add the egg, oil, brown
and granulated sugars, applesauce
and vanilla and whisk to combine.
Gradually add the egg mixture
to the flour mixture', stirring until
just incorporated, Fold in the oats,
cranberries and pecans.
3. Drop tablespoons of the dough onto
the prepared baking sheets, spacing
them 2 in. apart. Bake, rotating the
positions of the pans halfway through,
until the cookies are light golden brown,
12 to 14 minutes. Let cool on the sheets
for 5 minutes before transferring to wire
racks to cool completely.