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Southern Banana Pudding Cookies

These cozy Southern Banana Pudding Cookies combine the delightful flavors of banana pudding into a handheld treat, making them perfect for sharing.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Southern
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the cookies
  • 2 medium ripe bananas, mashed Use ripe bananas with brown speckles for the best flavor.
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking powder
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter, softened Butter should be softened but not overly melted.
  • 0.75 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.5 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 package (3.4 oz) instant vanilla pudding mix Helps achieve a softer texture.
  • 1 large egg
  • 0.5 cup chocolate chips (optional) Fold in sparingly to maintain banana pudding flavor.
  • powdered sugar for dusting For serving.
  • whipped cream for serving For serving.
  • banana slices for garnish For serving.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and instant vanilla pudding mix. Set aside.
  3. 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.
  4. Beat in the egg and mashed ripe bananas until well combined. Mix in the vanilla extract.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. If desired, fold in the chocolate chips.
Baking
  1. Drop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  2. Bake for 10-12 minutes until the edges are golden brown and the centers are set.
  3. Let them cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Serving
  1. Dust cooled cookies with powdered sugar, top with whipped cream and banana slices. Enjoy!

Notes

Store cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days. For longer storage, layer them between sheets of parchment and freeze for up to 2 months; thaw at room temperature and freshen with a quick dusting of powdered sugar before serving.