Description
Banana Pudding Cookies are a delightful blend of childhood nostalgia and sweet indulgence. Each soft, chewy cookie is bursting with creamy banana flavor and hints of vanilla, complemented by the satisfying crunch of Nilla Wafers. Perfect for any occasion, these cookies are sure to bring joy to your kitchen and smiles to your loved ones.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ripe bananas (mashed)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup crushed Nilla Wafers
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth.
- In another bowl, cream the softened butter with both sugars until light and fluffy.
- Mix in the vanilla extract and mashed bananas until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour and baking soda, then gradually add to the wet mixture.
- Fold in crushed Nilla Wafers and optional chocolate chips gently.
- Drop tablespoon-sized amounts of dough onto an ungreased baking sheet, spaced about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are golden brown.
- Allow cooling on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg