Cranberry banana breakfast cookies by Casie Buck

TYLER, Texas (KLTV) - Casie Buck, the owner of Oaklea Mansion Bed and Breakfast in Winnsboro, has shared her recipe for chewy, delicious cranberry-banana breakfast cookies that could be the perfect thing to have on hand during the busy holidays.

Cranberry Banana Breakfast Cookies

Ingredients

• 3 bananas mashed
• 2 cups quick cooking oats
• ½ cup walnuts chopped
• ½ cup chocolate chips optional
• ⅓ cup applesauce
• ¼ cup milk or almond milk
• ¼ cup cranberries
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Mix all ingredients in a large bowl until well combined.
3. Mash the banana right in the large bowl before adding the other ingredients, giving you one less dish to wash. 😊
4. Place heaping tablespoons on a parchment lined pan and gently press with a fork.
   1. Use a cookie scoop to keep the cookies even or a tablespoon.
   2. Line the pan with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
   3. These do not spread like butter filled cookie dough, gently press them with a fork and shape to desired size before baking.
5. Bake 15-18 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool completely.
6. Store in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

These cookies are extra soft and moist with a cake-like texture. Because of the moisture, these should be stored in the fridge (not on the counter).

Copyright 2022 KLTV. All rights reserved.