Banana Pudding Cookies Recipe
Looking for the ultimate banana pudding cookies recipe? These soft and chewy cookies are packed with banana flavor, crushed vanilla wafers, and a creamy banana pudding filling that makes them taste just like the classic Southern dessert. Perfect for parties, bake sales, or an easy banana pudding dessert at home.
Ingredients:
Cookie Dough:
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
½ cup packed brown sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon banana extract
2 large eggs
½ cup instant vanilla pudding mix (small box)
1 cup mini vanilla wafer cookies, crushed
Banana Cream Filling:
½ cup heavy cream
2 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon banana extract
½ cup mini vanilla wafer cookies, crushed (for topping)
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
In another bowl, cream butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
Beat in eggs, vanilla extract, banana extract, and pudding mix.
Mix in the dry ingredients until combined, then fold in crushed vanilla wafers.
Scoop tablespoon-sized dough balls onto the baking sheet.
Bake for 10–12 minutes, until golden around the edges.
Let cool before adding filling.
Whip heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
Slowly add powdered sugar, mixing until smooth.
Stir in vanilla and banana extracts.
Spread or pipe banana cream filling onto one cookie.
Top with another cookie to make a sandwich.
Roll edges in crushed vanilla wafers for extra crunch.
Why This is the Best Banana Pudding Cookies Recipe:
Combines the classic banana pudding dessert with chewy homemade cookies.
Made with real banana extract and vanilla wafers for authentic flavor.
Easy to prepare for parties, birthdays, or holiday desserts.
Perfect balance of soft, creamy, and crunchy textures.
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Soft, chewy, and creamy Banana Pudding Cookies made with vanilla wafers and banana extract the ultimate homemade banana pudding dessert everyone will love!
