Description
These Crumbl Banana Bread Cookies combine the moist texture of banana bread with the soft, buttery feel of a cookie, topped with a tangy-sweet cream cheese glaze.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups mashed ripe bananas (about 3 medium)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup sour cream or plain yogurt
- Optional: 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or chocolate chips
- Glaze:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 to 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1–2 tablespoons milk, to reach spreadable consistency
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a medium bowl.
- Cream together softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 2–3 minutes.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in mashed bananas and vanilla. Fold in sour cream or yogurt until combined.
- Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined. Stir in walnuts or chocolate chips if using.
- Using a 1/4-cup scoop, place dough 2 inches apart on prepared sheets. Bake for 12–14 minutes or until edges are set and tops are slightly golden.
- Cool on the baking sheet 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before glazing.
- Beat cream cheese and vanilla until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar until desired sweetness, then thin with milk to a spreadable consistency.
- Spread generously over cooled cookies and let set for 15–20 minutes.
Notes
Use very ripe bananas for the best flavor. Don’t overmix the dough and consider chilling it before baking if your kitchen is warm.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American