Delicious Banana Oatmeal Cookies

Steps

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 350°F (180 °C) (175°C (350 °F)). Line two rimmed baking sheets with parchment paper.

2. 2

   In a medium bowl, combine the dry ingredients: 1.5 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Whisk well to combine and set aside.

3. 3

   In a separate bowl, mash the ripe bananas until they reach a pudding-like consistency. You need 1 cup (250g) of mashed banana.

4. 4

   In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream 1/2 cup room temperature butter on medium speed until nice and creamy, less than a minute.

5. 5

   Add 1/2 cup granulated sugar and 3/4 cup light brown sugar to the butter. Mix on medium speed until well combined and a buttery paste forms, about 1 to 2 minutes.

   Start 2-minute timer
6. 6

   Add 1 large egg and 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract. Beat on medium speed until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.

   Start 2-minute timer
7. 7

   Add the mashed bananas to the mixer. Scrape down the sides of the bowl and mix on medium speed until well combined.

8. 8

   Add the flour mixture. Mix on low speed until almost combined; it is fine to see a few streaks of flour.

9. 9

   Add 3.5 cups of rolled oats and 1 cup of chocolate chips. Run the mixer on low for about 10 seconds just to distribute, then finish mixing by hand with a spatula to ensure even distribution without overworking the dough.

   Start 10-second timer
10. 10

    Scoop 2-tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches of space between each cookie as they will spread.

11. 11

    Optional: Top each cookie with a few extra chocolate chips and a sprinkle of flaked sea salt.

12. 12

    Bake for 12 to 14 minutes total. If using one oven, swap the positions of the baking sheets after 6 minutes. The cookies are done when both the edges and the centers look dry.

    Start 14-minute timer
13. 13

    Allow cookies to cool on the pan for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.