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Creamy Banana Pudding Cookies with White Chocolate Chips

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These soft, chewy cookies blend the nostalgic flavor of banana pudding with creamy white chocolate chips for a comforting treat. Quick to make and perfect for sharing, they deliver Southern dessert vibes in every bite.

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup mashed ripe banana
  • 1 box (3.4 oz) instant banana pudding mix
  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup white chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup crushed nilla wafers (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, beat butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy (about 2 minutes with an electric mixer).
  3. Beat in egg and vanilla extract until well combined. Add mashed banana and mix just until blended.
  4. Sprinkle in instant banana pudding mix, flour, baking soda, and salt. Mix on low speed until just combined.
  5. Using a rubber spatula, gently fold in white chocolate chips and crushed nilla wafers (if using).
  6. Use a cookie scoop or tablespoon to drop dough balls (about 1.5 tablespoons each) onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing about 2 inches apart. Flatten slightly for chewier cookies or leave mounded for softer centers.
  7. Bake for 9-11 minutes, until edges are golden and centers look slightly underbaked.
  8. Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

For best flavor, use super-ripe bananas. Chill dough for 20 minutes if cookies spread too much. Store in an airtight container with a slice of bread to keep cookies soft. For gluten-free, use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend. Dairy-free butter and chips work for vegan adaptation. Sprinkle sea salt on top before baking for extra flavor.

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