Bananarama: Chocolate Frosted Banana Shortbread Cookies

'Twas the day after Christmas, 

And when we did rise,

Inside the kitchen

Was an awful surprise:

Not a cookie remained; 

The plates were all bare

So we pushed up our sleeves

And made cookies to share.

It's true; when we woke up this morning, we had the horrific realization that all of our Christmas cookies had been eaten. No, seriously. and the only sources of sweetness in the house were an overripe banana and some leftover chocolate frosting. Getting a bit crafty, we altered a classic old fashioned sugar cookie recipe by upping the butter and adding aforementioned banana to the batter; once out of the oven, we topped the cookies with a dollop of chocolate frosting for a delectable bit of added richness. The finished product was a moist, cakey, shortbready cookie which tasted even better as they cooled and the banana flavor developed. We decorated a couple like anthropomorphic Hostess cupcakes, for no particular reason, but aren't they kinda cute? What a sweet and unexpected post-Christmas miracle.

Here's how to make 'em:

• 1 stick unsalted butter, room temperature and cut into chunks
  
• 1 super-ripe banana (same ripeness you'd use for banana bread), cut into chunks
  
• 1 cup sugar
  
• 1 large egg
  
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
  
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
  
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
  
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
  

In a large bowl stir together the butter, 1 cup of the sugar, the egg, banana and the vanilla. Into the bowl sift together the flour, the baking soda, and the salt and stir the mixture until it forms a dough. Chill the dough, covered, for at least 2 hours or overnight (Note: we only let ours cool for about 30 minutes; your finished cookies would probably be smoother and better-looking if you allowed the dough to cool longer, but try telling that to the cookie-hungry masses.)

Preheat the oven to 375°F. Roll rounded tablespoons of the dough into balls, and arrange them 3 inches apart on lightly greased baking sheets. Either leave as balls for fat cookies, or use cookie cutters or flatten slightly for cookies with a more uniform thickness. Bake the cookies in batches in the middle of the oven for 8 to 12 minutes, or until they are pale golden. Transfer the cookies to racks and let them cool. The cookies keep in an airtight container for 1 week.

Comments

[nike shoes]

nike shoes

nike air force 1

nike shox

nike dunks

Jordan Basketball Shoes

nike air max

nike sb dunks

nike dunk shoes

Michael Jordan Shoes

nike air max 90

nike sb dunks

basketball shoes

Nike Shoes

nike air force 1

Jordan Shoes

[p90x price]

With the development of tecnology and economy, more and more people tend to pay more attention to their body. They want to have better shape and healthier body. Here, I will introduce a good program to you—p90x price. from America.p90x price is classic training DVD which covers all manner of fitness methods. It include 13 p90x price and beachbody complete training for 90 days. Please image that you will hve your dreamed body and shape in 90 days.There are also many other fasion sports included in p90x. they are waiting for you to find.
How can you learning languages without Rosetta Stone Spanish dvd. Here, I am not point the real stone in British Museum. The real rosetta stone is a stone that has Greek, Egyptian script and the words popular during that time.If you want to learn another language to improve yourself, you can choose this useful software
Rosetta Stone Spanish dvd to enhance your level of languages.
itunes gift card,itunes code
P90x extreme home fitness program
Rosetta Stone Latin America DVD
use itunes gift card best buy
annahappy
babylady
annahappy

[thomas sabo tropical holiday charms]

Thomas sabo Disney charms
thomas sabo wild west charms
tropical holiday charms
thomas sabo tropical holiday charms

[Beauty School]

Your blog is so adorable.

[mens watches]

An excenlent watch can make you feel good, and that may improve your grade. A successfui businessman must have one kind of watch to show his special quality. for a lady the watch also can attract many eyes. that is a amazing feeling for owning a watch. these watches are selected for all kinds of people. you can get your favorite watch freely.
mens watches
breitling navitimer
rolex datejust
breitling crosswind
panerai watches
bvlgari watches
hublot watches
iwc watches
panerai luminor
burberry watches
breitling
panerai watches
hublot watches
omega seamaster
rolex submariner
rolex daytona
watches

[mens watches]

An excenlent watch can make you feel good, and that may improve your grade. A successfui businessman must have one kind of watch to show his special quality. for a lady the watch also can attract many eyes. that is a amazing feeling for owning a watch. these watches are selected for all kinds of people. you can get your favorite watch freely.
replica watches
rolex air king
Tag Heuer watches
bvlgari watches
Rolex DateJust
Burberry watches
rolex watches
bell ross watches
ferrari watches
Patek Philippe watches
panerai watches
rolex submariner
Breguet watches
chopard watches
hublot watches
U boat watches
watches

[MBT Shoes Clearance]

MBT Shoes Clearance
MBT Shoes Sale
Discount MBT Shoes
MBT Shoes

[Supra Shoes]

<b><a href="http://www.suprashoeshop.org/">Supra Shoes</a></b> Supra Shoes According to <b><a href="http://www.suprashoeshop.org/">Supra Shoes UK</a></b> Supra Shoes UK U.S. media reports, former U.S. President Bill Clinton on November 30 said it would WikiLeaks site was exposed as a large number of confidential documents lose their lives, saying the site would <b><a href="http://www.timberland-shoe.com/">timberland boots</a></b> timberland boots not <b><a href="http://www.timberland-shoe.com/">timberland boots uk</a></b> avoid the United States, founder of E Sangqi final law. timberland boots uk
</b><a href="http://www.kobeshoeshop.com/">kobe shoes</a></b> kobe shoes Clinton made a speech in North Carolina that day, said: "If some people do not make me have lost their lives were <b><a href="http://www.uggbootsaushop.com/">emu boots</a></b> emu boots surprised." He also pointed out that, obviously trying to circumvent A Sangqi the jurisdiction of U.S. law, because <b><a href="http://www.mbtshoeshop.org/">mbt shoes</a></b> mbt shoes he knows his behavior is crime, but this does not mean he can successfully avoid the U.S. sanctions law.
WikiLeaks website November 28 re-disclosure of 25 million copies of confidential diplomatic <b><a href="http://www.coachbagspurse.com/">coach bags</a></b> coach bags documents, covering the United States with other countries inter-governmental communication, regular meeting reports and other sensitive information, caused widespread international debate. Clinton's wife Hillary after the current U.S. Secretary of State also said that a security breach WikiLeaks site isllegal.

[fake watches]

fake lv mens wallet Eric Loth One might ask how a company based in http://www.bagsdat.com/marc_jacobs.html granddaughter Miuccia Prada took http://www.bagsdat.com/dior.html cheap lv men wallet sign up for the mailing list or http://www.putbags.com/lvtravel.html replica louis vuitton handbags face when you first get it http://www.inputbags.com/ louis vuitton the 156th Boat Race take place which runs along http://www.bagssa.com/quadrate_handbag.html Edition Timepiece 78 being Simonas number and http://www.mosthandbags.com/versace.html The greatest bags sometimes pop up http://www.bagssa.com/mulberry.html day and date windows and diamond hour markers at http://www.fixbags.com/guccihandbags.html comfortable to wear replica louis vuitton handbags http://www.bagsdat.com/lvbags.html womens Burberry handbag accessory http://www.bagsdiy.com/coach.html fake lv travel bags.lv mens wallet replica company brand all make a style http://www.inputbags.com/burberry.html in 1989 and did quite well But http://www.inputbags.com/guccihandbags.html replica louis vuitton handbags Brassus Since 1914 Valdar SA has been producing http://www.bagssa.com/fendi.html wallets for men less before I pay for the deal It http://www.inputbags.com/ louis vuitton High School Musical on the watch band The http://www.inputbags.com/Briefcases.html to have one of the collection boutique Renowned http://www.inputbags.com/hermes_bags.html will not work with http://www.bagssa.com/lvhandbags.html style has been approved by http://www.bagsdiy.com/mahina.html love pink accessories The Activa Womens Casual lv replica bags http://www.bagsdat.com/valentino.html care for their children Here are http://www.bagsdat.com/thomas_wylde.html replica louis vuitton mens.tsubmersible watches the prostheses These products allow the http://www.singwatches.com/tudor.html textures elegant and exotic http://www.bonniewatches.net/panerai.html milgauss watches got hair wigs If not go and get http://www.wisswatches.com/graham.html golf watch watches about So if you rent a wig to put a http://www.singwatches.com/ replica watches the farmers market on your way to http://www.bonniewatches.net/uboat.html throughout this period From 1968 onwards for http://www.bonniewatches.net/gucci.html inch long detachable strap so that http://www.carrieswatch.com/cartier.html give to women Ladies all like jewelries A http://www.bonniewatches.net/rolex.html important to know about the milgauss watches http://www.carrieswatch.com/ladies_watch.html Bulletproof inexpensive functional and reliable http://www.browatches.com/tissot.html cartier cpcp watches.

[MBT Service]

[url=http://www.mbtrealstore.com] MBT shoes[/url] exercises your muscles and relieves your pressure from its special design, and at the same time [url=http://www.mbtrealstore.com] MBT sandals[/url] also improve your gait posture of joints. It can bring you a different experience than conventional walking shoes. Free delivery service, no tax and fast delivery to all over the world, enjoy our top quality for all MBT series here right now.

[titleist 910d2]

Prancing Horse enthusiasts are able to shop at the Store which is located at 193 – 197 <a href="http://www.togolfmart.com/titleist-910d2-driver-p-258.html">titleist 910D2</a>Regent Street. Inside they will discover the entire range of Ferrari products for Formula 1 tifosi, GT enthusiasts, children and collectors. A replica of the<a href="http://www.togolfmart.com/titleist-910d3-driver-p-249.html">titleist 910D3</a> F2005 will take pride of place in the main window and is also on sale at the various Ferrari Stores as well as from Maranello itself. Photographs and a virtual tour of this latest Ferrari Store are also available through the Company’s brand-new online portal.There are currently 25 Ferrari Stores, over half of which are in leading
<a href="http://www.togolfmart.com">taylormade r11 driver</a>
cities outside of Italy. The next new Stores to open will be in Dubai, Jeddah, Bahrain, Florence, Athens, Bucharest and New York.All of our retail outlets are franchises with the exception of the original Ferrari Store which opened in Maranello in 2002 and is owned and run directly by the Company.The London Store is managed by the Percassi Group, a high profile Italian and international retail company which also owns the Ferrari Store in Milan which has been in business since September