Amazon Rainforest Cookies

Amazon Rainforest Cookies

These cookies have ingredients (highlighted) that come from the Rainforest.

Preheat oven to 375° F.

Ingredients:

            2 to 2¼ cup flour

            1 tsp. baking soda

            1 tsp. salt

            1 tsp. cinnamon

          1 stick butter

            1 ripe banana

            ½ cup sugar

          ½ cup brown sugar

            1 tsp. vanilla

          2 eggs

            ¼ cup sweetened coconut flakes

            2 cups chocolate chips

            1 cup chopped cashews

Prepare:

         

          Combine 2 cups flour, baking soda, salt and cinnamon and set aside. 

            Beat butter, banana, and sugars until creamy.

            Beat in eggs, vanilla and then add the coconut flakes.

            Gradually add flour mixture using extra flour if needed.

            Stir in the chocolate chips and cashews.

            Drop by rounded tablespoon onto an ungreased baking sheet. 

            Bake 10-12 minutes until golden brown.