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Southern Banana Pudding Cookies

Deliciously soft and chewy cookies infused with the classic flavors of banana pudding, complete with vanilla wafers and a hint of banana.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 150
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 cup vanilla wafers crushed
  • 1 cup chocolate chips optional

Method
 

Prepare the Dough
  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 a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and baking soda.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
  6. Stir in the vanilla wafers and chocolate chips if using.
Bake the Cookies
  1. Using a cookie scoop, drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  2. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
  3. Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 2gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 80mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container for up to a week. For extra banana flavor, add a few slices of banana on top before baking.

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