Enjoy the delicious flavors of Homemade Banana Pudding Cookies. Inspired by the classic dessert, these cookies contain the essence of creamy banana pudding in every bite. With a soft and chewy texture, a hint of vanilla, and the subtle sweetness of ripe bananas, these cookies will become a favorite for any occasion. Whether as an afternoon snack, dessert, or special treat, Homemade Banana Pudding Cookies will satisfy your cravings and leave you wanting more.
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ripe banana, mashed
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup vanilla pudding mix (instant or cook-and-serve)
- 1/2 cup crushed vanilla wafer cookies
- Optional: additional vanilla wafer cookies for garnish
Instructions:
- Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it with cooking spray.
- Cream the Butter and Sugar:
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add Egg and Vanilla:
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Incorporate Mashed Banana:
- Mix in the mashed ripe banana until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
- Combine Dry Ingredients:
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, and vanilla pudding mix until well combined.
- Mix Wet and Dry Ingredients:
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a soft cookie dough forms.
- Fold in Crushed Cookies:
- Gently fold in the crushed vanilla wafer cookies until they are evenly distributed throughout the cookie dough.
- Scoop and Shape Cookies:
- Using a cookie scoop or spoon, drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them a few inches apart.
- Optionally, press a half or quarter of a vanilla wafer cookie onto the top of each cookie for garnish.
- Bake the Cookies:
- Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges of the cookies are lightly golden brown.
- Cool and Serve:
- Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once cooled, serve and enjoy these delicious Homemade Banana Pudding Cookies with a glass of milk or your favorite hot beverage.
Homemade Banana Pudding Cookies are a delicious twist on the classic dessert, combining all of the flavors of creamy banana pudding in a convenient cookie format. These cookies, with their soft and chewy texture, subtle banana flavor, and crunchy bits of vanilla wafer cookies, are sure to satisfy your taste buds and cravings. Homemade Banana Pudding Cookies, whether served as a sweet snack, dessert, or indulgent treat, are sure to be popular with family and friends. So make a batch today and enjoy a taste of nostalgia with these irresistible cookies!