Banana Pudding Cookies
Banana Pudding Cookies are a delightful twist on a classic dessert, combining the sweet flavors of ripe bananas and creamy vanilla pudding into soft, chewy cookies. Perfect for sharing with friends and family, these cookies evoke nostalgic memories of summer gatherings while being incredibly easy to make. With simple ingredients and foolproof techniques, you’ll create a batch that is sure to impress!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2–3 ripe bananas (mashed)
- 1 cup brown sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 large egg
- 3.4 oz vanilla pudding mix
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 cup chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth.
- In another bowl, cream together the softened butter and brown sugar until fluffy. Mix in the egg and pudding mix until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour and baking soda, then gradually add to the wet mixture.
- Fold in mashed bananas and chocolate chips if desired.
- Drop dough by tablespoon onto prepared sheets about 2 inches apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until golden around the edges.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: - Use very ripe bananas for maximum sweetness. - Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking to help cookies maintain their shape. - For added texture, consider mixing in nuts or swapping some flour with crushed vanilla wafers.