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9) No-Spread Banana Snickerdoodle Cookies

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup mashed ripe bananas about 2 medium
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 tsp cream of tartar
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 2 tsp ground cinnamon for coating
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar for coating

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheet with parchment.
  2. Cream butter and 3/4 cup sugar until light. Beat in egg, vanilla, and mashed banana.
  3. Whisk flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, and salt; fold into wet ingredients until just combined.
  4. Mix 2 tsp cinnamon with 2 tbsp sugar in a shallow bowl. Scoop 2-tablespoon portions and roll in cinnamon sugar.
  5. Place 2 inches apart on sheet; flatten slightly with palm. Bake 10–12 minutes until edges set but centers still soft.
  6. Cool on pan 5 minutes, then transfer to a rack to finish cooling.