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This easy cookie mixes banana bread and soft cookie ideas. It uses ripe bananas and a mild cream cheese glaze. If you like banana bread, try this small twist with the banana bread recipe to see how the taste stays warm and sweet.
why make this recipe
Make this recipe when you have ripe bananas and a craving for a soft treat. The cookies come out moist and tender. They feel like a small slice of cake. You can also change small things to fit your taste, like nuts or chocolate. For another warm, glazed bread dessert try the pumpkin bread pudding with glaze for a different fall treat.
how to make Crumbl Banana Bread Cookies with Cream Cheese Glaze
You will mix wet and dry parts, fold in extras, bake, then add glaze. Follow steps below and do not over mix the dough. For tips on banana mix and texture, see a good guide like the best banana bread recipe to learn how ripe banana helps the final feel.
Ingredients :
- 1 cup mashed bananas
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or chocolate chips (optional)
Glaze:
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions :
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Stir in the mashed bananas, egg, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- If using, fold in the chopped walnuts or chocolate chips.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Allow cookies to cool completely.
- For the cream cheese glaze, beat the cream cheese until smooth, then mix in the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until creamy.
- Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cookies before serving.
how to serve Crumbl Banana Bread Cookies with Cream Cheese Glaze
Serve the cookies at room heat for best feel. Place them on a small plate with a cup of coffee or milk. You can warm one for 5 seconds in the microwave for a soft center. If you like cream cheese on cookies too, try the soft sour cream sugar cookies with cream cheese frosting for a related treat.
how to store Crumbl Banana Bread Cookies with Cream Cheese Glaze
Keep the cookies in an airtight box at room temp for 2 days. For longer life, place them in the fridge up to 5 days. Let them warm a bit before you eat if chilled. You can freeze the plain cookies (no glaze) in a tight bag for up to 2 months. Thaw in the fridge, then bring to room temp.
tips to make Crumbl Banana Bread Cookies with Cream Cheese Glaze
- Use very ripe bananas for best sweet flavor and soft feel.
- Do not over mix the dough; stop when dry bits vanish.
- Chill the dough 15 minutes if it spreads too much in your oven.
- For a tangy glaze, add a little lemon juice to the cream cheese mix. For more ideas on cream cheese frostings, read a note on the gingerbread cake mascarpone cream cheese frosting for a rich change.
variation (if any)
- Swap walnuts for pecans or leave them out.
- Use mini chocolate chips for a sweeter cookie.
- Add a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg for warm spice.
- Make a thin butter glaze instead of cream cheese glaze for less tang.
FAQs (minimum three FAQ)
Q: Can I use frozen bananas?
A: Yes. Thaw and drain extra liquid if any, then mash. Use as the recipe asks.
Q: Can I skip the glaze?
A: Yes. The cookies taste good plain or dusted with a little powdered sugar.
Q: Can I make the dough ahead?
A: Yes. Chill the dough in the fridge for a day, or freeze shaped dough for later baking.
Q: How do I stop the cookies from spreading too much?
A: Chill the dough for 15 to 30 minutes and use cooler oven trays.
Crumbl Banana Bread Cookies with Cream Cheese Glaze
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Diet: Vegetarian
Description
Soft and tender cookies combining banana bread flavors with a creamy glaze.
Ingredients
- 1 cup mashed bananas
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or chocolate chips (optional)
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream together the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Stir in the mashed bananas, egg, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Fold in the chopped walnuts or chocolate chips if using.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Allow cookies to cool completely.
- Beat the cream cheese until smooth, then mix in the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until creamy.
- Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cookies before serving.
Notes
For a tangy glaze, add a little lemon juice to the cream cheese mix. Do not over mix the dough.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
