Infuse your holiday season with the tropical sweetness of these Homemade Banana Pudding Cookies. Soft, chewy, and bursting with banana flavor, these cookies are studded with creamy white chocolate chips and crunchy vanilla wafer crumbs, making them a delightful treat for any Christmas gathering. Perfect for cookie exchanges or a festive dessert tray, these cookies bring a fun and flavorful twist to your holiday baking. 🍌🍪✨
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 package (3.4 oz) instant banana pudding mix
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups white chocolate chips
- 1 cup vanilla wafer crumbs
Directions
- Preheat Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare Wet Ingredients:
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract, then stir in the mashed bananas until well combined.
- Mix Dry Ingredients:
- In another bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, banana pudding mix, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add this mixture to the banana mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Add Mix-ins:
- Fold in the white chocolate chips and vanilla wafer crumbs.
- Shape and Bake:
- Drop rounded tablespoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Cool:
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Prep Time: 20 minutes | Cooking Time: 12 minutes | Total Time: 32 minutes
Calories: 150 kcal per cookie | Servings: Makes about 24 cookies
Enjoy the festive warmth and soft, chewy goodness of these Banana Pudding Cookies, a delightful treat that’s sure to be a hit at your holiday celebrations! 🎄🍌🍪✨