Double Chocolate Banana Cookies

I made these, for the first time, for a neighbor gathering. They were so yummy! Deuce helped me make them, and chose the cookie to bake. It was our first time making them. They are fairly healthy (the margarine is the only "bad" thing, other than the sugar), and delicious!

Double Chocolate Banana Cookies
Prep Time 15 minutes
Chill Time 1 hour
Bake Time 17 minutes per batch


Ingredients
3 to 4 extra-ripe medium bananas
2 cups rolled oats
1 cup sugar
1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1-1/4 cups margarine, melted
2 eggs, lightly beaten
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips (we used chunks)
1 cup chopped almonds, toasted (optional)


• Purée bananas in blender; measure 2 cups for recipe.
• Combine oats, sugar, flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt until well mixed. Stir in bananas, margarine and eggs until blended. Stir in chocolate chips and almonds.
• Refrigerate batter 1 hour or until mixture becomes partially firm (batter runs during baking if too soft).
• Preheat oven to 350°F. Measure 1/4- up batter for each cookie; drop onto greased cookie sheets. Flatten slightly with spatula.
• Bake 15 to 17 minutes until cookies are golden brown. Remove to wire racks to cool.