Try this new version of an old favorite. Nana Flakes is a delicious variation on the traditional cho…

[Beth Beller]

Try this new version of an old favorite. Nana Flakes is a delicious variation on the traditional chocolate chip cookie.

The natural flavor of Banana, comes through and is a great compliment to the chocolate as well as making the cookies soft and fluffy.

2¼	C	Unbleached All Purpose Flour	½	tsp	baking powder
1/3	C	Nana Flakes w/ 1 C Water	½	tsp	teaspoon baking soda
2	tsp	Vanilla Extract	1	tsp	Salt
1	C	Vegetable Shortening @ Room Temperature	½	C	Granulated Sugar
½	C	Packed Light Brown Sugar	2	Large	Eggs
1	C	Semisweet Chocolate Chips	1	C	Coarsely Chopped Walnuts

1. Sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
2. Add Nana Flakes to water and mix until smooth, mix in banana extract. Set aside.
3. In the bowl of an electric mixer, beat the shortening and sugars at medium speed until light and fluffy, then blend in Nana Flakes.
4. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. The mixture will look curdled.
5. At low speed, blend in the flour mixture, stopping once or twice to scrape down the sides of the bowl with a rubber spatula. Fold in the chips and nuts.
6. Drop the dough by heaping teaspoonfuls 1-1/2 inches apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake until the cookies are golden brown, about 12 minutes, then remove to racks to cool.

Store in a cookie jar for up to 1 week. Yield: ~ 6 dozen cookies