Description
Discover the ultimate guide to making banana pudding cookies. Learn about the history, preparation, ingredients, and tips for perfect cookies every time.
Ingredients
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Ingredients List
To make banana pudding cookies, you’ll need the following ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 (3.4 oz) package instant banana pudding mix
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed
- 2 cups white chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream the Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy, using an electric mixer on medium speed.
- Add the Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each egg is fully incorporated before adding the next. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Mix in Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture, mixing on low speed until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Add Pudding Mix and Bananas: Stir in the instant banana pudding mix until well combined. Fold in the mashed bananas until evenly distributed.
- Add White Chocolate Chips: Gently fold in the white chocolate chips, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Portion the Dough: Using a cookie scoop or spoon, drop rounded spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake the Cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers are set.
- Cool the Cookies: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Enhance Flavor: Add a teaspoon of cinnamon or nutmeg to the dry ingredients for a spiced variation.
- Experiment with Mix-ins: Incorporate chopped nuts, dried fruit, or even butterscotch chips to customize your cookies.
- Texture Variation: For a crispier texture, bake the cookies a few minutes longer; for chewier cookies, bake them a bit less.
- Uniform Cookies: Use a cookie scoop to ensure evenly sized cookies that bake uniformly.