Use up overripe bananas in this pleasing banana drop cookie recipe.
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Cookie
3/4 cup Land O Lakes® Butter, softened
3/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
2 medium (1 cup) ripe bananas, mashed
1 large Land O Lakes® Egg
2 teaspoons freshly grated orange zest
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
Frosting
2 tablespoons Land O Lakes® Butter
3 tablespoons firmly packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons Land O Lakes® Half & Half
1 1/4 cups powdered sugar
Grated orange zest, if desired
STEP 1
Heat oven to 350°F.
STEP 2
Combine 3/4 cup butter and 3/4 cup brown sugar in bowl. Beat at medium speed, scraping bowl often, until creamy. Add bananas, egg, orange zest and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla; continue beating until well mixed. Add flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; beat at low speed until well mixed.
STEP 3
Drop dough by rounded teaspoonfuls, 2 inches apart, onto ungreased cookie sheets. Bake 8-10 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Cool completely.
STEP 4
Melt 2 tablespoons butter in 1-quart saucepan over medium heat. Add 3 tablespoons brown sugar and half & half. Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until mixture comes to a boil. Remove from heat. Add powdered sugar and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla; beat until well mixed; cool slightly.
STEP 5
Frost cooled cookies. Garnish with grated orange zest, if desired. Let stand until frosting is set.