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Banana Pudding Cookies Recipe

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These Banana Pudding Cookies combine the creamy sweetness of banana cream pudding with the soft texture of a classic cookie, enhanced by the subtle richness of white chocolate chips. Perfectly golden on the edges and soft in the center, they offer a nostalgic twist on a beloved dessert that’s easy to make and delightful to eat.

Ingredients

Cookie Dough

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 (3.4 ounce) box Instant Banana Cream Pudding mix
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup white chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Cream the Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, use a mixer to cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, which helps create a tender cookie texture.
  2. Add Wet Ingredients: Mix in the vanilla extract and the large egg until the mixture is smooth and fully incorporated, contributing moisture and flavor to the dough.
  3. Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Add the instant banana cream pudding mix, salt, baking soda, and all-purpose flour into the bowl. Mix well to combine all the ingredients into a smooth dough base.
  4. Fold in White Chocolate Chips: Gently stir in the white chocolate chips evenly throughout the cookie dough to add bursts of creamy sweetness in every bite.
  5. Chill the Dough: Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop the dough onto a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper. Place the cookie sheet in the refrigerator and chill for 20 minutes. This helps the dough firm up for better handling and baking results.
  6. Bake the Cookies: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Remove the chilled cookie dough from the refrigerator and bake for 9 to 11 minutes, or until the edges turn a light golden brown, signaling the cookies are cooked but still soft.
  7. Cool the Cookies: Remove the baked cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes to set. Then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely, ensuring they firm up and develop a perfect texture.

Notes

  • Omit the white chocolate chips for a simpler cookie flavor.
  • Substitute milk, semisweet, or dark chocolate chips for different chocolate notes.
  • Add chopped walnuts or pecans for added texture and nutty flavor.
  • Make a simple powdered sugar glaze to drizzle over the cooled cookies for extra sweetness and visual appeal.
  • Adjust the sweetness by adding more or less granulated sugar depending on your preference.
  • Substitute almond extract for vanilla extract to give a different aromatic profile.
  • Use any flavor of instant pudding mix following the same recipe to create different cookie variations.

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