Southern Banana Pudding Cookies
Soft and squishy cookies with the delightful flavors of banana pudding, perfect for any gathering or as a sweet treat.
Ingredients
For the cookies
- 2 medium ripe bananas, mashed Make sure bananas are soft and ripe for best flavor.
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter, softened Bring to room temperature for easy mixing.
- 0.75 cup granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 package (3.4 oz) instant vanilla pudding mix
- 1 large egg
- 0.5 cup chocolate chips (optional) Adds flavor and texture.
For serving
- Powdered sugar, for dusting Optional, for decoration.
- Whipped cream, for serving Complete with a dollop on top.
- Banana slices, for garnish Use fresh bananas for garnish.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and instant vanilla pudding mix. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to cream together the softened unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 2–3 minutes.
- Beat in the egg and mashed ripe bananas until well combined. Mix in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. If desired, fold in the chocolate chips for added flavor.
Baking
- Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10–12 minutes or until the edges are golden brown and the centers are set but still soft.
- Remove from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serving
- Once the cookies are cooled, lightly dust them with powdered sugar for a sweet finish.
- Top each cookie with a dollop of whipped cream and a slice of banana for garnish. Enjoy!
Notes
For best results, do not overmix after adding flour. Pull cookies from the oven while the centers still look a little soft as they will continue to cook outside the oven. If dough is too loose, chill for 20 minutes before baking.