Description
Delightfully soft and wholesome Cherry Cheesecake Oat Cookies made with ripe bananas, fresh cherries, and a creamy maple-sweetened cream cheese icing. These baked treats combine natural sweetness with the comforting flavors of cinnamon and oats, perfect for a healthy snack or dessert.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 2 ripe Bananas
- 1/2 cup fresh or frozen Cherries, pitted
- 1 1/2 cups Old Fashioned Rolled Oats
- 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
Icing
- 1/4 cup Cream Cheese, softened
- 1 tablespoon Maple Syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
Instructions
- Prepare the dough: In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas thoroughly using a fork until mostly smooth. Stir in the cherries, rolled oats, and ground cinnamon, mixing until everything is evenly combined to form a sticky dough.
- Shape the cookies: Using a tablespoon measure, scoop out portions of the dough and roll each into a ball. Place the dough balls spaced apart onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, to avoid sticking and ensure even baking.
- Bake the cookies: Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C). Bake the cookies in the oven for about 15 minutes, or until they turn a light golden brown, indicating they are cooked through.
- Prepare the icing: While the cookies bake, combine the softened cream cheese with maple syrup and vanilla extract in a small bowl. Whisk the mixture until smooth and creamy.
- Finish the cookies: Remove the baked cookies from the oven and allow them to cool slightly. Once warm but not hot, drizzle the cream cheese icing generously over the cookies before serving.
Notes
- Use ripe bananas for natural sweetness and best texture.
- Fresh or thawed frozen cherries both work well in this recipe.
- For a thicker icing, chill it briefly before drizzling.
- Store cookies in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Can be made vegan by using a plant-based cream cheese substitute and maple syrup.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: cherry cookies, oatmeal cookies, banana cookies, cream cheese icing, healthy cookies, baked cookies, cinnamon cookies, maple syrup icing
