Banana Bread Cookies with Cream Cheese Glaze Recipe
Delight in the comforting flavors of banana bread transformed into easy-to-eat cookies topped with a luscious cream cheese glaze. These Banana Bread Cookies combine ripe bananas, warm cinnamon, and optional crunchy walnuts for a soft, moist texture with a sweet, tangy finish. Perfect for snacks, dessert, or anytime treats, they’re quick to prepare and sure to satisfy your sweet tooth.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 18 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Cookie Dough
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 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)
- 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
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheet: Set 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. This evenly distributes the leavening agents and spices for balanced flavor.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: Using a large bowl, cream the softened butter with granulated sugar and brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy. This helps create a tender, airy texture in the cookies.
- Add Egg and Vanilla: Beat in the egg and vanilla extract to the butter and sugar mixture until fully combined, enriching the dough with moisture and flavor.
- Incorporate Bananas: Stir in the mashed ripe bananas thoroughly to add moistness and natural sweetness throughout the dough.
- Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet banana mixture, mixing just until combined to avoid overworking the dough. Fold in chopped walnuts if using for added crunch and nuttiness.
- Shape Cookies: Spoon heaping tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing each cookie about 2 inches apart to allow spreading during baking.
- Bake the Cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the cookie edges become lightly golden. Remove from oven and let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prepare Cream Cheese Glaze: Beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Slowly add powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract, mixing until the glaze is creamy and drizzle-able.
- Glaze the Cookies: Once cookies are fully cooled, drizzle or spread the cream cheese glaze on top of each cookie for a rich, tangy finish.
- Serve and Enjoy: Your Banana Bread Cookies with Cream Cheese Glaze are now ready to delight your taste buds. Enjoy as a snack or dessert!
Notes
- You can omit walnuts to make the cookies nut-free.
- For softer cookies, avoid overbaking—remove once edges are just golden.
- Use ripe bananas with brown spots for best flavor and sweetness.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate the glazed cookies for up to a week.
- Glaze can be adjusted in thickness by adding more milk to thin or more powdered sugar to thicken.
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