Banana Pudding Cookies
Soft, chewy cookies infused with banana pudding flavor, studded with white chocolate chips or nuts. Ready in under 30 minutes—no chilling needed!
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients:
- 2 ¼ cups 280g all-purpose flour
- 1 3.4 oz box instant banana pudding mix (e.g., Jell-O)
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup 227g unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup 150g brown sugar
- ¼ cup 50g granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 ripe banana mashed (optional but recommended)
Optional Mix-Ins:
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- ½ cup chopped walnuts
- ½ cup crushed vanilla wafers
Instructions
Preheat & Prep:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
Mix Dry Ingredients:
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, pudding mix, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
Cream Butter & Sugars:
- Beat butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until fluffy (2–3 mins). Add eggs, vanilla, and mashed banana; mix until combined.
Combine & Scoop:
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture. Fold in mix-ins (if using).
- Scoop 1.5-tbsp dough balls onto sheets, spacing 2 inches apart.
Bake & Cool:
- Bake 10–12 minutes until edges are golden. Cool 5 minutes on the sheet, then transfer to a wire rack.
Notes
Nutrition Facts (Per Cookie)
| Calories | Fat | Carbs | Fiber | Sugar | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 180 kcal | 8g | 25g | 0.5g | 15g | 2g |