Description

These Banana Pudding Cookies are a delightful twist on classic cookies, blending creamy banana pudding flavors with oats and vanilla wafers for a soft, chewy treat with a hint of banana sweetness.

Ingredients

1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened

1 cup brown sugar

1/2 cup granulated sugar

1 large egg

1 tsp vanilla extract

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1/2 cup instant banana pudding mix (not prepared)

1 tsp baking soda

1/4 tsp salt

1 1/2 cups old-fashioned oats

1/2 cup mini vanilla wafers, crushed

1/2 cup white chocolate chips (optional)

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, beat softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (2-3 minutes).
Add egg and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.
In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, instant banana pudding mix, baking soda, and salt.
Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing just until combined.
Fold in oats, crushed vanilla wafers, and white chocolate chips (if using).
Drop dough by cookie scoop or spoon onto prepared baking sheet, spacing about 2 inches apart.
Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until edges are golden brown.
Let cookies cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

For richer banana flavor, add 1/4 cup mashed ripe banana to dough.

Swap white chocolate chips for semi-sweet or milk chocolate chips if preferred.

Add chopped nuts like walnuts or pecans for extra crunch.

Use gluten-free flour blend for gluten-free version.

Use vegan butter and flax egg for vegan option.

Store cookies in airtight container at room temperature up to 4 days or freeze up to 3 months.

Warm cookies in microwave for about 10 seconds to refresh softness.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
Category: Dessert, Snack
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cookie
Calories: 150
Sugar: 10g
Sodium: 120mg
Fat: 7g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Unsaturated Fat: 3g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 20g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 2g
Cholesterol: 25mg