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Southern Banana Pudding Cookies

Bite into these Southern Banana Pudding Cookies and enjoy the delightful combination of banana pudding flavors in a soft, chewy cookie form.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snacks
Cuisine: American, Southern
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 2 medium ripe bananas, mashed The riper the bananas, the richer the flavor.
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour Can substitute with gluten-free flour blend if needed.
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking powder
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter, softened Must be softened but not melted.
  • 0.75 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.5 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Use real vanilla extract for better flavor.
  • 1 package (3.4 oz) instant vanilla pudding mix
  • 1 large egg
  • 0.5 cup chocolate chips (optional) Dark chocolate chips are a great alternative.
  • powdered sugar for dusting
  • whipped cream for serving
  • banana slices for garnish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°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, then set this mixture aside.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
  4. Beat in the egg and mashed ripe bananas, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  5. Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until just combined. Fold in chocolate chips if desired.
Baking
  1. Scoop rounded balls of dough onto the baking sheet, ensuring they are spaced about 2 inches apart.
  2. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges turn golden and the centers remain soft.
  3. Allow them to cool on the baking sheet briefly before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
  4. Dust with powdered sugar, then top each cookie with a dollop of whipped cream and a slice of banana before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 1.5gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 80mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 8g

Notes

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week. Reheat in the microwave for a few seconds to soften.

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