Hey, y’all! If you love classic Southern banana pudding, you're going to love these Banana Pudding Cookies. They bring all the familiar flavors of the beloved dessert into a soft, chewy cookie that's easy to make and even easier to eat. Every bite has that nostalgic banana pudding flavor with a fun twist that keeps everyone coming back for another.

These cookies are perfect when you're craving something a little different from the usual chocolate chip or sugar cookie. They're rich, buttery, and packed with homemade flavor, making them just as welcome with an afternoon cup of coffee as they are on a dessert tray.

Banana Pudding Cookies

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Mashed banana, vanilla pudding mix, crushed Nilla Wafers, and white chocolate chips come together to create a cookie that tastes remarkably like classic banana pudding. They're soft, chewy, full of banana flavor, and have just the right amount of sweetness. Whether you enjoy one warm from the oven or save a few for later, these cookies are sure to become a favorite.

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Banana Pudding Cookies Ingredients

• 1 c. (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
• ¾ c. brown sugar
• ¼ c. granulated sugar
• 1 (3.4 oz) box banana instant pudding mix
• 1 ripe banana, mashed
• 1 large egg
• 1 tsp. vanilla extract
• 2 ½ c. all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp. baking soda
• ½ tsp. salt
• ½ c. vanilla wafer cookies, crushed
• 1 c. white chocolate chips

How to Make Banana Pudding Cookies

1. Preheat oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, beat together butter and sugars until smooth.
3. Add pudding mix, mashed banana, egg, and vanilla. Mix well.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
5. Slowly add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing between additions.
6. Fold in crushed Nilla wafers and white chocolate chips.
7. Scoop dough using a 1.5-inch cookie scoop and place on baking sheet.
8. Bake for 10–12 minutes. Tops will look slightly underdone, but bottoms should be golden brown.
9. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.

Pro Tips For Making This Recipe

1. Bake just until the tops are set but still look soft to keep the cookies chewy.
2. Use a ripe banana for the best flavor and natural sweetness.
3. Crush the Nilla Wafers finely so they blend evenly into the dough.
4. Let the cookies cool completely before serving, as they continue to set and develop their texture.

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Banana Pudding Cookies

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