Banana Pudding Cookies
Bring the classic Southern dessert to cookie form with these Banana Pudding Cookies. These cookies are the ultimate treat!
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
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, beat together butter and sugars until smooth.
- Add pudding mix, mashed banana, egg, and vanilla. Mix well.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Slowly add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing between additions.
- Fold in crushed Nilla wafers and white chocolate chips.
- Scoop dough using a 1.5-inch cookie scoop and place on baking sheet.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes. Tops will look slightly underdone, but bottoms should be golden brown.
- Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Notes
- Bake just until the tops are set but still look soft to keep the cookies chewy.
- Use a ripe banana for the best flavor and natural sweetness.
- Crush the Nilla Wafers finely so they blend evenly into the dough.
- Let the cookies cool completely before serving, as they continue to set and develop their texture.