Classic Banana Sandies Recipe: Soft, Chewy & Delicious

INGREDIENTS

2‑1/3 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened 3/4 cup granulated sugar 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar 1/2 cup 1/4-inch slices banana (about 1 medium) 1 teaspoon vanilla 1/4 teaspoon salt 2/3 cup chopped pecans 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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