Ever wished banana pudding was portable? Wish granted! These Banana Pudding Cookies pack all the creamy, vanilla-wafer goodness of the classic Southern dessert into a chewy, handheld treat. Warning: sharing may cause regret.
Take everything you love about banana pudding—sweet bananas, crunchy vanilla wafers, and velvety pudding—and stuff it into a soft, melt-in-your-mouth cookie. It’s nostalgia in every bite, minus the need for a spoon!
Ingredients:
For the Cookies
- ¾ Cup Butter, Room Temp
- 1 Cup Packed Light Brown Sugar
- 1 Egg
- 2 Teaspoons Vanilla
- 1 (3.4 Oz.) Box Instant Banana Pudding Mix
- ¾ Teaspoon Baking Soda
- 1 Teaspoon Kosher Salt
- 2 Cups All Purpose Flour
For the Frosting
- ½ Cup Butter, Room Temp
- 4 Cups Confectioners Sugar
- 1/3 Cup Milk
- 1 Teasp. Vanilla
- Nilla Wafers Crushed
- Lane’s Chocolate Sea-Salt Caramel Seasoning
Instructions:
1. Preheat Oven to 350 Degrees
2. Combine Butter and Brown Sugar, Beating Until Combined
3. Add in Egg and Vanilla and Continue Mixing Until Smooth, Scraping Sides.
4. Mix in Banana Pudding, Baking Soda and Salt.
5. Finally Add in the Flour and Beat Until Combined.
6. Using a Large Cookie Scoop- Scoop Dough Onto Lined Baking Sheet About 2 Inches Apart
7. Bake 9-11 Mins.
8. Allow to Cool and Then Transfer to Wire Rack to Finish Cooling.
Prepare Frosting:
1. Beat Butter Until Creamy in Mixing Bowl, Add Powdered Sugar, Milk and Vanilla and Beat Until Creamy.
2. When Completely Cool Frost Cookies
3. Sprinkle Cookies with Chocolate Sea-Salt Caramel Seasoning
4. Garnish With Nilla Wafer Crumbs
Recipe Provided by Lanes BBQ