Banana Sandies
Yield: Makes about 2 dozen sandwich cookies
Ingredients:
2-1/3
cups all-purpose flour
1
cup (2 sticks) butter, softened
1/4
cup packed light brown sugar
1/2
cup 1/4-inch slices banana (about 1 medium)
Prepared cream cheese frosting
Yellow food coloring (optional)
Preparation:
1.
Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease cookie sheets.
2.
Combine flour, butter, sugars, banana slices, vanilla and salt in large bowl. Beat 2 to 3 minutes, scraping bowl often, until well blended. Stir in pecans. Shape dough into 1-inch balls. Place 2 inches apart on prepared cookie sheets; flatten to 1/4-inch thickness with bottom of glass dipped in sugar. Bake 12 to 15 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Remove immediately to wire racks; cool completely.
3.
Tint frosting with food coloring, if desired. Spread 1 tablespoon frosting over bottoms of half the cookies. Top with remaining cookies.
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