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Banana Cream Pie Cookies

Banana Cream Pie Cookies

These Banana Cream Pie Cookies are like a nostalgic hug in cookie form! Soft, chewy, creamy, and topped with that golden vanilla crunch—just like the pie, but way more fun to share!
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Assembly/Decorating: 15 minutes 10 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 25 cookies
Calories 180 kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls

Ingredients
  

Cookie Base:

  • 2 very ripe bananas
  • ½ cup unsalted butter softened
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup light brown sugar packed
  • 1 large egg room temperature
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp banana extract optional
  • 2¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp cinnamon

Cream Filling:

  • 4 oz cream cheese softened
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter softened
  • 1½ cups powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ⅛ tsp salt

Topping & Garnish:

  • ½ cup vanilla wafer cookies crushed
  • 2 tbsp melted unsalted butter
  • 1 tbsp white sugar
  • Dried banana chips optional

Instructions
 

Prep:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • Line baking sheets with parchment paper.

Make the Dough:

  • Mash bananas into a smooth purée.
  • Cream butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy (2–3 mins).
  • Add egg, vanilla, banana extract, and mashed banana. Mix well.
  • In another bowl, whisk flour, cornstarch, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
  • Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet. Mix until just combined.
  • Chill dough for at least 30 minutes.

Bake the Cookies:

  • Scoop dough onto baking sheets, spaced 2 inches apart.
  • Make a small indent in the center of each cookie.
  • Bake 9–11 minutes until edges are golden. Centers should look soft.
  • Cool 5 minutes on sheet, then transfer to rack.

Make the Cream Filling:

  • Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth.
  • Add powdered sugar, vanilla, and salt. Beat until fluffy.
  • Adjust texture with milk (if too stiff) or more sugar (if too soft).

Topping & Assembly:

  • Mix crushed cookies, melted butter, and sugar in a bowl.
  • Spoon or pipe filling into cookie indents.
  • Sprinkle topping over filling and gently press.
  • Garnish with banana chips (optional).
  • Chill 15–20 minutes before serving for best results.

Notes

  • Banana flavor not strong enough? Add more extract or riper bananas.
  • Make ahead: Bake cookies and refrigerate; fill before serving.
  • Substitutions:
    • Use dairy-free butter/cream cheese for a vegan-friendly twist.
    • Substitute gluten-free flour for a GF option.
    • Add white chocolate chips or nuts for a crunchier version.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 2gFat: 8gFiber: 1gSugar: 14g
Keyword Banana cream pie cookies
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