Description
A delightful recipe for Southern Banana Pudding Cookies that combines the classic flavors of banana pudding with a chewy cookie texture.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium ripe bananas, mashed
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 package (3.4 oz) instant vanilla pudding mix
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup chocolate chips (optional)
- Powdered sugar for dusting
- Whipped cream for serving
- Banana slices for garnish
Instructions
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 a dairy-free version, use vegan butter and a plant-based milk alternative.
- To make it gluten-free, substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend.
- For a lower sugar option, use a sugar substitute or reduce the amount of sugar used.
- Store any leftover cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- You can freeze the cookies for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Southern Banana Pudding Cookies, Banana Cookies, Dessert Recipe