Banana Cream Pie Cookies: The Sweet Treat Everyone Will Love!

These Banana Cream Pie Cookies bring the comfort of a classic banana cream pie into a fun and easy cookie form. Perfect for any celebration, from backyard BBQs to cozy holiday get-togethers!

You’ll get all the sweet, creamy flavors of banana cream pie in a bite-sized treat that’s sure to impress.

Ingredients You’ll Need For This Recipe:

Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 15 minutes
Serves: 12

Ingredients

1 stick + 2 T. butter, softened at room temperature, divided
1/2 c. + 2 T. sugar
5 1/2 T. cream cheese, room temperature, divided
1 t. vanilla extract
1-1/4 c. all-purpose flour
1/2 t. baking soda
1/4 t. salt
3 oz. package vanilla cook and serve pudding, cooked according to package directions
2 bananas, one chopped, one thinly sliced

Step-by-step Guide:

1 – Preheat the oven to 375° F. Line 2 rimmed baking sheets with parchment paper.

2 – In a large bowl, cream 1 stick of softened butter with the sugar and 2-1/2 tablespoons of cream cheese.

3 – Whisk until light and fluffy and stir in the vanilla.

4 – Add flour, baking soda, and salt. Stir until just combined.

5 – Divide the cookie dough into 12 portions and roll into balls.

6 – Place 6 portions onto each baking sheet and transfer into the oven to bake until golden brown around the edges and puffy

(approximately 12-14 minutes).

7 – Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely.

8 – Stir the remaining butter and cream cheese into the cooked vanilla pudding and mix well.

9 – Cover with plastic wrap and allow to cool for at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator.

10 – Once the pudding is cooled, stir in the chopped banana.

11 – Spread a generous dollop of the banana pudding over each cookie and top with a few banana slices.

12 – Enjoy!

Pro Tips for Success:

Chill the cookie dough: If you want even fluffier cookies, chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking. This helps the cookies maintain their shape and results in a softer texture.

Use ripe bananas: Ripe bananas give a sweeter, richer flavor that will make your cookies taste even more like banana cream pie.

Make it dairy-free: Swap the butter and cream cheese for plant-based alternatives to make this recipe vegan and dairy-free, so everyone can enjoy!