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Easy Banana Pudding Cookies

Easy Banana Pudding Cookies

Chewy, soft cookies that perfectly capture the flavor of classic banana pudding, complete with a subtle vanilla wafer crunch. These are incredibly easy to make!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Baking, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter softened
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar packed
  • 1 Large Egg
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1 cup Mashed Ripe Banana about 2 medium bananas
  • 2 1/4 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 cup Vanilla Wafers crushed
Optional: Banana Pudding Glaze
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar
  • 2 tablespoons Milk or cream
  • 1/2 teaspoon Vanilla Extract

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy (about 3 minutes).
  3. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until combined. Then, mix in the mashed ripe banana until fully incorporated. Be careful not to overmix at this stage.
  4. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Fold in the crushed vanilla wafers gently.
  5. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie.
  6. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown but the centers still look soft. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  7. For the glaze (optional): Whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. Drizzle over the cooled cookies if desired.

Notes

These cookies are best stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days, although they are best enjoyed within the first 48 hours for maximum softness. If bananas are not fully ripe, the flavor will be muted.