Banana Drop Cookies

1 cup butter
1 cup sugar
2 eggs (slightly beaten)
1 cup mashed bananas
1/2 cup buttermilk
1 tsp vanilla
3 cups flour
1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup chopped nuts (optional)

Icing
1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese
1/3 cup butter
1 Tbs milk
1 Tbs vanilla 2 cups powdered sugar


Mix butter, sugar eggs, stir in bananas, buttermilk and vanilla. Stir in dry ingredients and nuts. Chill dough for 1 hour. Drop by teaspoon on lightly greased cookie sheet and bake approximately 12-14 minutes in oven heated at 375 degrees.

Icing: Mix cream cheese, butter, milk m vanilla and powdered sugar. Beat well.