Ingredients
1 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp. kosher salt
1 ripe medium banana
1 large egg
2 tbsp. canola oil
3/4 c. packed light brown sugar
1/4 c. granulated sugar
1/4 c. unsweetened applesauce
2 tsp. pure vanilla extract
1 3/4 c. old-fashioned oats
3/4 c. dried cranberries
3/4 c. pecan pieces
Preparation
Step 1Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.Step 2In a medium bowl, mash the banana. Add the egg, oil, brown and granulated sugars, applesauce, and vanilla and whisk to combine. Gradually add the egg mixture to the flour mixture, stirring until just incorporated. Fold in the oats, cranberries and pecans.Step 3Drop tablespoons of the dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them 2 inches apart. Bake, rotating the positions of the pans halfway through, until the cookies are light golden brown, 12 to 14 minutes. Let cool on the sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
