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Banana Pudding Cookies That Bring Back Sweet Memories

Banana Pudding Cookies That Bring Back Sweet Memories

Delightful Banana Pudding Cookies that evoke nostalgia with their crunchy texture and rich flavors.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 13 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 33 minutes
Course Desserts
Cuisine Southern
Servings 24 cookies
Calories 150 kcal

Equipment

  • Oven
  • mixing bowl
  • Stand Mixer
  • baking sheets
  • parchment paper
  • zip-top bag

Ingredients
  

Cookie Base

  • 8 ounces Unsalted Butter Softened to room temperature
  • 2 cups All-purpose Flour Do not substitute
  • 1 box Instant Vanilla Pudding Mix 3.4 ounces
  • 1.25 teaspoons Kosher Salt Can use table salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon Baking Soda Leavening agent
  • 0.25 teaspoon Baking Powder Optional

Sweetness

  • cup Packed Light Brown Sugar Adds moisture
  • cup Granulated Sugar Helps cookies spread

Flavor

  • 1 large Ripe Banana Well-mashed
  • 1 large Egg Yolk At room temperature
  • 1.5 teaspoons Vanilla Extract Use pure if possible

Crunch

  • 24 cookies Nilla Wafers Can substitute another vanilla wafer
  • ¾ cup White Chocolate Chips Adds creamy sweetness

Instructions
 

Baking Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350ºF (175ºC) and line your baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Mix the flour, instant vanilla pudding mix, kosher salt, baking soda, and baking powder in a bowl until well combined.
  • Crush the Nilla wafers in a zip-top bag or food processor until they resemble coarse crumbs. Set aside.
  • Cream the softened unsalted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar using a stand mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
  • Mash the ripe banana in a small bowl until smooth; add it to the butter mixture along with the egg yolk and vanilla extract. Mix until just combined.
  • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
  • Fold in the crushed Nilla wafers and white chocolate chips gently.
  • Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto your prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  • Bake for 11 to 13 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.
  • Cool the cookies on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.

Notes

Optional: Drizzle with melted white chocolate for extra sweetness.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 70mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg
Keyword Banana Cookies, Banana Pudding Cookies, desserts, Southern Cuisine, Sweet Memories
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