Description
Delight in these soft and flavorful Banana Bread Cookies enhanced with a luscious cream cheese glaze. Combining the comforting taste of classic banana bread with the convenience of a cookie, this recipe offers a perfect treat for any occasion. Each cookie is rich with ripe banana flavor, a hint of cinnamon, and optional crunchy walnuts, all topped with a smooth and sweet cream cheese drizzle.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2 small bananas)
Add-ins
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
Cream Cheese Glaze
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare Oven and Baking Sheet: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon. Set this mixture aside to be incorporated later.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, use a mixer to cream the softened unsalted butter with granulated sugar and packed brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, which usually takes about 2-3 minutes.
- Add Egg and Vanilla: Beat the large egg and vanilla extract into the creamed butter and sugar mixture until well combined, ensuring the batter is smooth.
- Incorporate Mashed Bananas: Mix in the mashed ripe bananas until evenly distributed through the wet ingredients, which adds natural sweetness and moisture.
- Combine Dry and Wet Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing gently until just combined to avoid overmixing, which can toughen the cookies.
- Add Walnuts (Optional): If using, fold in the chopped walnuts evenly throughout the dough to add a crunchy texture.
- Shape Cookies: Using a spoon or cookie scoop, drop heaping tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing each cookie about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.
- Bake Cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges turn lightly golden, indicating they are perfectly baked.
- Cool Cookies: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes to firm up, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely to room temperature.
- Prepare Cream Cheese Glaze: Beat the softened cream cheese in a bowl until smooth and creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract, mixing continuously until the glaze is smooth and drizzle-able.
- Glaze the Cookies: Once cookies are fully cooled, drizzle or spread the cream cheese glaze over the top of each cookie for a sweet finishing touch.
- Serve and Enjoy: Enjoy your Crumbl-inspired Banana Bread Cookies with Cream Cheese Glaze fresh or store them properly for later indulgence.
Notes
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 20 cookies
- For a nut-free version, omit walnuts.
- Make sure bananas are ripe for best flavor and moisture.
- Cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- The cream cheese glaze can be refrigerated and slightly warmed before serving if it becomes too firm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: banana bread cookies, banana cookies, cream cheese glaze, baked cookies, walnut cookies, no cake dessert
