Go Back
–+ servings

Southern Banana Pudding Cookies

Deliciously soft cookies inspired by classic Southern banana pudding, featuring banana flavor and a creamy vanilla filling.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 210
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Cookies
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 cup mashed ripe bananas about 2 bananas
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon salt
Filling
  • 1 cup vanilla pudding mix instant
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1 cup whipped cream for topping

Method
 

Prepare the Cookies
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add the egg and mashed bananas, mixing until well combined.
  4. In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
  6. Drop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  7. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden. Allow to cool completely.
Prepare the Filling
  1. In a bowl, whisk together the vanilla pudding mix and milk until thickened.
  2. Once the cookies are cool, spread a layer of pudding on the bottom of one cookie and top with another cookie to create a sandwich.
  3. Top with whipped cream before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For extra flavor, consider adding crushed vanilla wafers to the filling or sprinkling them on top.

Tried this recipe?

Let us know how it was!