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Banana Bread Cookies Recipe

Banana Bread Cookies Recipe

5.3 from 20 reviews

Crumbl Banana Bread Cookies with Cream Cheese Glaze are a delightful twist on traditional banana bread, transformed into soft, chewy cookies topped with a tangy cream cheese glaze.

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)
  • 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

  1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Set aside.
  3. Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
  5. Incorporate Bananas: Mix in the mashed bananas until evenly distributed.
  6. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mix until just combined. Fold in walnuts if using.
  7. Bake: Drop spoonfuls of dough onto the baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes until lightly golden.
  8. Cool: Allow cookies to cool on the sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. Make Glaze: Beat cream cheese until smooth, then add powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract to make the glaze.
  10. Glaze Cookies: Drizzle or spread the cream cheese glaze over cooled cookies.
  11. Serve: Enjoy your Crumbl Banana Bread Cookies with Cream Cheese Glaze!

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