Description
Soft, buttery cookies infused with sweet banana flavor and vanilla pudding mix, studded with chewy vanilla wafer pieces for nostalgic banana pudding vibes in every bite.
Ingredients
1 (3.4‑oz) package instant vanilla pudding mix
1 cup mashed ripe banana (about 2 medium bananas)
1 cup granulated sugar
½ cup light brown sugar, packed
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2 ½ cups all‑purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup broken vanilla wafer pieces (about 30–40 wafers)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350 °F (175 °C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 2–3 minutes.
Beat in the mashed banana, eggs, vanilla extract, and pudding mix until smooth and well combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the banana‑wet mixture until just combined.
Fold in the broken vanilla wafer pieces until evenly distributed.
Scoop dough by rounded tablespoonfuls and place about 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheets.
Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until edges are set and lightly golden—but centers remain soft. Do not overbake.
Remove cookies and let sit on baking sheet for 2 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
