Description
To fully understand this gourmet creation, we must look at how two completely different dessert formats blend together. This recipe transforms the layers of a traditional southern banana pudding into a single, handheld bakery-style cookie. The foundation consists of an ultra-soft, cake-like cookie infused with real fruit juices and a touch of warm spice. This thick base acts as a sturdy canvas for the star of the show.
Ingredients
Scale
Cookies
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup white sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 ripe banana, mashed
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp cinnamon (optional)
Banana Pudding Frosting
- 1 cup instant banana pudding mix
- 1 ½ cups cold milk
- 1 cup whipped cream or whipped topping
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
Topping
- Crushed vanilla wafers
- Banana slices (optional, for serving)
Instructions
- Make cookie dough:
Cream butter, brown sugar, and white sugar until fluffy. Mix in egg, mashed banana, and vanilla. - Add dry ingredients:
Stir in flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon until combined. - Bake:
Scoop large cookie balls onto a lined baking tray. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10–12 minutes. Cool completely. - Prepare pudding frosting:
Whisk banana pudding mix with milk until thick. Fold in whipped cream and vanilla. Chill for 10 minutes. - Assemble cookies:
Spread banana pudding frosting on cooled cookies and top with crushed vanilla wafers
Notes
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 310 kcal
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