Banana Coconut Pecan Cookies

These banana coconut pecan cookies are bursting with flavor and have a delightful texture with the perfect combination of chew and crunch.

I first made these cookies when I had an overripe banana and was looking for a way to include it in some cookies. I didn’t want the banana to be the star of the cookie, but rather a great pair with all the other flavors. By adding some of my other favorite ingredients for more texture and flavor, I was able to make a cookie worth writing the recipe down. My family has enjoyed making these cookies whenever we are looking for a unique treat.

I find that oatmeal cookies are a great place to sneak in more whole grains without compromising flavor and texture. So try enjoying these (and my other oatmeal) cookies with a little extra nutrients by swapping the flour for whole wheat.

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Ingredients

• 1/2 cup butter softened
• 1/3 cup brown sugar
• 1/3 cup white sugar
• 1 banana
• 1 egg
• 1 cup flour (whole wheat or all purpose)
• 1 cup oats
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1 cup shredded coconut (I use unsweetened but sweetened works too)
• 1 cup chopped pecans

How to Make Banana Coconut Pecan Cookies

Begin by mashing the banana, then add the butter, sugars, and egg and beat until creamy.

Sift together the flour, baking soda, and oats, then mix into the wet ingredients until combined.

Add the coconut and chopped pecans and stir together.

Scoop onto a lined cookie sheet and bake in a 350° F oven for 10-12 minutes or until they begin to color around the edges.

Enjoy your banana coconut pecan cookies warm out of the oven with a glass of cold milk.

Banana Coconut Pecan Cookies

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 12 minutes mins

Total Time 22 minutes mins

Servings: 30 cookies

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Ingredients Method

Ingredients

  

• 1/2 cup butter softened
• 1/3 cup brown sugar
• 1/3 cup white sugar
• 1 banana
• 1 egg
• 1 cup flour whole wheat or all purpose
• 1 cup oats
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1 cup shredded coconut I use unsweetened but sweetened works too
• 1 cup chopped pecans

Method

 

1. Begin by mashing the banana, then add the butter, sugars, and egg and beat until creamy.
2. Sift together the flour, baking soda, and oats, then mix into the wet ingredients until combined.
3. Add the coconut and chopped pecans and stir together.
4. Scoop onto a lined cookie sheet and bake in a 350° F oven for 10-12 minutes or until they begin to color around the edges.
5. Enjoy your banana coconut pecan cookies warm out of the oven with a glass of cold milk.