Banana Pudding Cookies are a delightful fusion of two classic desserts—soft, chewy cookies and creamy banana pudding. These cookies are infused with the flavor of banana pudding mix and studded with white chocolate chips or crushed vanilla wafers, giving them a sweet, nostalgic taste with a fun twist. Perfect for banana lovers, these cookies are soft, rich, and packed with flavor, making them an irresistible treat for any occasion. Enjoy them as a snack or dessert, or bring them to your next gathering to wow the crowd.
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 (3.4 oz) package instant banana pudding mix
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 cup white chocolate chips or crushed vanilla wafers
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream the butter and sugars: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Add the pudding mix: Stir in the banana pudding mix until fully incorporated.
- Mix the dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir until combined.
- Fold in the add-ins: Gently fold in the white chocolate chips or crushed vanilla wafers.
- Scoop and bake: Drop tablespoon-sized scoops of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Cool and serve: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
These Banana Pudding Cookies are a deliciously sweet and soft cookie with a unique banana twist, making them perfect for lovers of classic banana pudding!
