Description
Silky banana cream pie cookies blend classic dessert magic into irresistible handheld treats. Sweet banana-infused cookies deliver dreamy cream pie flavor with each delightful bite you’ll savor.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 & ⅓ cups flour
- ½ cup butter, softened
- ⅓ cup vegetable or canola oil
- 1 egg, at room temperature
Sugars and Flavoring:
- ½ cup Imperial Sugar granulated sugar
- ¼ cup Imperial Sugar powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoons butter vanilla emulsion
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
Filling and Topping:
- ½ package instant vanilla pudding mix (1.7 ounces)
- ½ cup milk
- 4 ounces Cool Whip
- 1 medium banana, slightly ripe, chopped roughly
- Nilla wafers for topping
Instructions
- Craft the banana cream pie filling by whisking milk, vanilla extract, and pudding mix until the mixture achieves a silky, slightly thickened consistency.
- Gently incorporate whipped topping into the pudding base, then fold in freshly chopped bananas for bursts of fruity flavor.
- Refrigerate the filling mixture to allow flavors to meld and texture to set while preparing the cookie base.
- Heat the oven to 350°F and prepare a parchment-lined baking sheet for the cookies.
- In a mixing bowl, cream butter, oil, granulated sugar, and powdered sugar until the mixture becomes light and aerated.
- Introduce egg and butter vanilla emulsion, blending until fully integrated and smooth.
- Gradually add flour, salt, and baking powder, mixing just until the dough comes together without overmixing.
- Portion the dough into 9 uniform balls using a large cookie scoop, placing them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Gently flatten each dough ball to approximately 1 inch thick, creating a uniform base.
- Press the center of each cookie with a ¼ measuring cup to form a distinctive well for the filling.
- Bake the cookies for 10 minutes, allowing them to cool completely on the baking sheet to maintain structural integrity.
- Once cooled, generously top each cookie with the chilled banana cream pie filling.
- Enhance the presentation by sprinkling Nilla wafer crumbs over the filling and garnishing with a mini Nilla wafer in the center.
Notes
- Chilling the banana cream filling beforehand helps develop a richer, more intense flavor profile and ensures a thicker, more stable consistency.
- Creating a well in the center of each cookie provides the perfect pocket for holding the luscious banana cream filling, preventing spillage and enhancing presentation.
- Use room temperature butter and egg to guarantee smoother cookie dough and more even baking results.
- Nilla wafer crumbs and mini wafers add a delightful textural crunch and nostalgic banana cream pie flavor to these innovative cookies.
- Allow cookies to cool completely before adding filling to prevent melting and maintain structural integrity.
- For best storage, keep these cookies refrigerated and consume within 2-3 days for optimal taste and texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 146
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 58 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 1.5 g
- Cholesterol: 18 mg