Banana Cookies with Caramel Frosting

1 cup butter

1 tsp vanilla

2 cups sugar

3 eggs

1.5 cups mashed bananas (or a bit extra)

4 cups flour

1/4 tsp baking soda

3 tsp baking powder

1/2 tsp salt

1 cup walnuts

1 cup mini chocolate chips

beat ingredients until blended. Bake at 400 degrees 8-10 minutes

Caramel Frosting

1/2 cup butter

1 cup brown sugar

1/4 cup milk

1/2 tsp salt

1/2 tsp vanilla

2 cups sifted confectioners sugar (you may not use all of this)

Melt butter, add brown sugar and cook over low heat for about 3 minutes. Stirring constantly. Add milk, salt, and vanilla. Stir until comes to a boil. Remove from heat and let cool slightly (2-3 minutes). Add confectioners sugar. Mix well. Frost cookies quickly before frosting hardens.