Rasin and Banana Cookies

Category: Cakes and Bakes

These cookies make an ideal snack or lunch box addition and are a favourite with children and adults alike.

Servings

Makes 16

Ingredients

85g unsalted butter, softened slightly 80g light brown soft sugar A few drops of vanilla extract 1 large egg, beaten 1 small ripe banana, peeled and mashed 175g self raising flour, sifted 85g raisins 16 banana chips to decorate

Method

Preheat the oven to 180C /gas 4. In a large bowl combine the butter, sugars and vanilla and beat together with a wooden spoon until light and fluffy. Add the beaten egg and mashed banana and mix together. The stir in the flour and raisins until well mixed and all the flour is incorporated. Using a spoon divide the mixture into 16 equal amounts and place on lightly greased baking trays leaving space in between each to allow for spreading during cooking. Top each cookie with a banana chip then bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from the oven and leave to cool for 2-3 minutes before removing from the baking trays and transferring to a cooling rack to cool completely. Cook's Tip These will store for 1-2 days in an airtight container. PER SERVING 119 Kcal, fat 5g, saturated fat 2.9g, salt 0.2g, carbohydrate 18.4g, sugar 10g, fibre 0.5g