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Banana-Cranberry Blossoms Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

3/4 cup dried cranberries, plus extra
dried cranberries , for decoration
1 cup butter, softened
1 cup light brown sugar , packed
1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
2 large eggs
2 ripe bananas, peeled and thinly sliced
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1/4 cup butter, softened
1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 1/2-2 tbsp milk

Directions:

Place 3/4 cup cranberries in small bowl; fill with hot water to cover.
Let stand 10 minutes to soften; drain and reserve.
Heat oven to 350°F
You’ll need a baking sheet(s) lightly coated with nonstick spray.
Beat butter, sugar, vanilla, baking soda and cinnamon in a large bowl with mixer on medium speed 3 minutes or until fluffy.
Beat in eggs and bananas until well blended and bananas are mashed.
On low speed, gradually beat in flour until just blended.
Stir in reserved cranberries, chocolate chips and nuts.
Drop level tablespoons of dough 2 inches apart onto greased baking sheet(s).
Bake 13 to 15 minutes, until golden brown.
Remove to rack to cool completely.
Frosting: Beat ingredients in a medium bowl with mixer on medium-low speed until smooth.
Spread about 1 1/2 teaspoons frosting on each cookie.
Decorate tops of cookies with dried cranberries to resemble flowers. Refrigerate cookies to set frosting.
Storage Tip: Store airtight in refrigerator with wax paper between layers up to 1 week.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	1073.05 Kcal (4493 kJ)
Calories from fat	421.14 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	46.79g	72%
Cholesterol	163.77mg	55%
Sodium	148.7mg	6%
Potassium	350.84mg	7%
Total Carbs	157.88g	53%
Sugars	108.57g	434%
Dietary Fiber	4.5g	18%
Protein	10.88g	22%
Vitamin C	3.8mg	6%
Vitamin A	0.5mg	16%
Iron	1.7mg	9%
Calcium	76.5mg	8%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	379.33 Kcal (1588 kJ)
Calories from fat	148.88 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	16.54g	72%
Cholesterol	57.89mg	55%
Sodium	52.57mg	6%
Potassium	124.03mg	7%
Total Carbs	55.81g	53%
Sugars	38.38g	434%
Dietary Fiber	1.59g	18%
Protein	3.85g	22%
Vitamin C	1.3mg	6%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	16%
Iron	0.6mg	9%
Calcium	27mg	8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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