Description
Delight in these irresistibly soft and flavorful Banana Pudding Cookies, featuring creamy banana pudding mix, crunchy vanilla wafers, and optional white chocolate chips for a perfect blend of textures and sweetness. These cookies are easy to make and perfect for a delightful treat or dessert.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 package (3.4 oz) banana cream instant pudding mix
Dry Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
Add-ins
- 1 cup crushed vanilla wafers
- 1 cup white chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until the mixture is light and fluffy, creating a smooth base for the cookie dough.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Mix in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next, then stir in the vanilla extract for flavor.
- Incorporate Pudding Mix: Add the banana cream instant pudding mix to the wet ingredients and stir until fully combined, which adds moisture and banana flavor to the dough.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening agents and seasoning. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet mixture, mixing just until combined to avoid overworking the dough.
- Fold in Mix-Ins: Gently fold in the crushed vanilla wafers and optional white chocolate chips, which add crunch and sweetness to the cookies.
- Scoop Dough: Use a cookie scoop or tablespoon to drop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow room for spreading.
- Bake: Bake the cookies for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden while the centers remain slightly soft, ensuring a tender texture.
- Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes to set, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.
Notes
- Ensure butter is fully softened for easier creaming with sugars.
- Do not overmix the dough once the dry ingredients are added to keep cookies tender.
- White chocolate chips are optional but add a lovely sweetness complementing the banana flavor.
- Crushed vanilla wafers can be substituted with any similar cookie for a different texture.
- Cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
