Cookies with nuts, bananas, and chocolate

Cookies with nuts, bananas, and chocolate - a delicious and comforting recipe

Preparation time: 20 minutes
Chilling time: 1 hour
Baking time: 12-15 minutes
Total: 1 hour and 35 minutes
Number of servings: 20 cookies

If you are looking for a quick and simple dessert, these cookies with nuts, bananas, and chocolate are the perfect choice. The combined flavors of sweet bananas, crunchy nuts, and melted chocolate will delight your taste buds.

Ingredients:
- 130 g butter (at room temperature)
- 1 egg
- 120 g brown sugar
- 200 g whole wheat flour
- 100 g nuts
- 100 g dried bananas
- 50 g chocolate chips (or chopped chocolate)
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 packet vanilla sugar
- A pinch of salt

Preparation instructions:

1. Preparing the ingredients: Start by preheating the oven to 180°C. Place the nuts on a baking sheet and lightly roast them in the oven for 5-7 minutes until golden and fragrant. Remove and let them cool. Set aside 15 whole nuts for decoration.

2. Grinding the bananas: Slice the dried bananas and set aside 15 slices for decoration. The rest of the dried bananas can be ground in a food processor until you get a fine paste, which will add flavor and moisture to the cookies.

3. Mixing the dry ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the whole wheat flour, salt, vanilla sugar, baking soda, baking powder, chopped nuts (keep some larger pieces for a rustic look), and chocolate chips. Make sure the ingredients are well mixed to avoid clumping.

4. Preparing the mixture: In another bowl, beat the room temperature butter with the brown sugar until creamy. Add the egg and continue mixing until well combined. Incorporate the dry ingredients mixture and the banana paste, mixing gently until you get a slightly soft dough.

5. Chilling the dough: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and place it in the refrigerator for about 1 hour. This step is essential to allow the butter to firm up, which will help the cookies maintain their shape during baking.

6. Shaping the cookies: After the dough has chilled, remove it from the refrigerator. Using a teaspoon, take portions of dough and form balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Slightly flatten each ball and top with half a nut or a slice of banana.

7. Baking: Place the tray in the preheated oven and bake the cookies for 12-15 minutes until the edges turn golden. Let them cool on a wire rack.

8. Serving: These cookies are delicious served cold, alongside a cup of fragrant tea. You can add a touch of originality by dusting them with a little cocoa powder or cinnamon before serving.

Useful tips:
- You can substitute nuts with hazelnuts or almonds, depending on your preferences.
- For a vegan version, you can use plant-based butter and replace the egg with a mashed banana.
- If you like sweeter cookies, you can add a few tablespoons of honey or maple syrup to the dough.

Enjoy these cookies with nuts, bananas, and chocolate, which are not only delicious but also packed with nutrients! Perfect for a healthy snack during the day or to impress guests with a homemade dessert.

 Ingredients: 130 g butter, 1 egg, 120 g brown sugar, 200 g whole wheat flour, 100 g walnuts, 100 g dried bananas, 50 g chocolate chips or chopped chocolate, 1/2 teaspoon baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, 1 packet vanilla sugar, a pinch of salt.

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