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Chewy Banana Pudding Cookies

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Chewy banana pudding cookies are a taste of heaven! Get this easy recipe for a delicious, comforting treat. Bake them today!

Ingredients

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  • 2 and 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup overripe bananas, mashed (about 2-3 bananas)
  • 1 teaspoon banana extract
  • 1 cup Nilla Wafers, crushed (about 50-60 wafers)
  • 1 cup white chocolate chips
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1-2 tablespoons milk
  • Pinch of salt
  • Whole or half Nilla Wafers for garnish
  • Additional crushed Nilla Wafers for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and ground cinnamon. Set aside.
  • In a separate large bowl, using an electric mixer, cream together the softened unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and packed light brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
  • Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract, mashed overripe bananas, and banana extract.
  • Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
  • Gently fold in the crushed Nilla Wafers and white chocolate chips with a spatula.
  • Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
  • Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie.
  • Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers are just set. Let cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • To make the cream cheese frosting: In a medium bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese and softened unsalted butter with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy.
  • Gradually add the powdered sugar, one cup at a time, beating on low speed until combined, then increasing to medium-high until light and fluffy. Add milk, 1 tablespoon at a time, until desired spreadable consistency is reached. Beat in the vanilla extract and pinch of salt.
  • Once cookies are completely cooled, spread or pipe frosting generously over each cookie. Gently press a whole or half Nilla Wafer into the center of each frosted cookie. Garnish with additional crushed Nilla Wafers or white chocolate chips if desired.

Notes

Get ready to bite into a little piece of heaven with these Banana Pudding Cookies! Imagine your favorite comforting, creamy banana pudding transformed into a soft, chewy cookie. These aren’t just any cookies; they’re packed with real banana flavor, miniature Nilla Wafers, and luscious white chocolate chips, all culminating in a delightful texture that’s incredibly tender on the inside with just the right amount of crispness at the edges.

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