You can do many things with ripe fruit, today I'm preparing these fantastic biscuits
I don't throw away overripe fruit; I always have a recipe that saves me from waste, like these Banana and Butter Cookies: they're irresistible, crumbly, and delicious—even kids eat them and don't even realize how light they are!
Banana and butter cookies are a perfect way to use up overripe fruit in the fridge, avoiding waste and creating a delicious and wholesome dessert. These cookies are easy to make and suitable for the whole family, thanks to the sweet flavor of bananas and the butter that makes them irresistible.
What makes this recipe special is the use of ripe bananas, which give the cookies a sweet flavor and unique moistness. To make the cookies even more delicious, you can add a handful of chocolate chips or chopped walnuts to the dough. Or, you can dust the cookies with powdered sugar before baking for a decorative and truly delicious touch.
Banana and butter biscuits
In short, banana and butter cookies are a delicious and wholesome solution to avoid wasting overripe fruit. With just a few ingredients and simple steps, you can make crumbly, delicious, and irresistible cookies that everyone will love. So don't waste any time; let's start making them together!
Preparation time: 15 minutes Cooking time: 15-20 minutes.
Butter biscuit ingredients
- 500 g of
- 00 flour
- 2 large ripe bananas
- 50 g of sugar
- 50 g of butter
- 1/2 teaspoon of bicarbonate of soda
- 1 sachet of baking powder
- 2 eggs
- 1 lemon, grated zest
How to make banana butter cookies
In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until smooth. Add the sugar and softened butter and mix well until smooth. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then add the grated lemon zest, sifted baking soda, and baking powder, stirring vigorously.
Add the flour a little at a time, stirring with a spatula until the dough becomes soft but not sticky. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and shape the dough into balls, flattening them slightly with your hands.
Bake the cookies in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) for about 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Your cookies are now ready to enjoy, perfect for breakfast or as a sweet snack for the whole family. Enjoy!
