Banana Pudding Cookies Recipe (Soft, Chewy Southern Banana Pudding Cookies)
If you love classic Southern banana pudding, you're going to fall in love with these Banana Pudding Cookies. They're soft, chewy, packed with banana flavor, loaded with crushed vanilla wafers, and studded with creamy white chocolate chips.
Every bite tastes like a combination of homemade banana pudding and a bakery-style cookie.
Perfect for holidays, bake sales, parties, or anytime you're craving a unique homemade dessert.
Why You'll Love These Banana Pudding Cookies
Soft and chewy texture
Real banana pudding flavor
Loaded with vanilla wafer pieces
Easy to make
Perfect Southern dessert
Great for parties and potlucks
What Are Banana Pudding Cookies?
Banana Pudding Cookies combine everything people love about banana pudding into cookie form.
They feature:
Banana pudding mix
Crushed vanilla wafers
White chocolate chips
Brown sugar
Soft bakery-style texture
The result is a cookie that tastes just like a bowl of homemade banana pudding.
Ingredients
Cookie Dough
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
¾ cup brown sugar
½ cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 (3.4-ounce) box instant banana cream pudding mix
2¾ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
Mix-Ins
1½ cups crushed vanilla wafer cookies
1 cup white chocolate chips
½ cup chopped vanilla wafer pieces for topping
Equipment Needed
Large mixing bowls
Electric mixer
Baking sheets
Parchment paper
Cookie scoop
How to Make Banana Pudding Cookies
Step 1: Preheat Oven
Preheat oven to 350°F.
Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
Step 2: Cream Butter and Sugars
Beat butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
About 3 minutes.
Step 3: Add Eggs and Vanilla
Mix in eggs one at a time.
Add vanilla extract.
Step 4: Add Pudding Mix
Mix in the dry banana pudding mix until fully incorporated.
Step 5: Combine Dry Ingredients
In a separate bowl whisk together:
Flour
Baking soda
Salt
Gradually add to the wet ingredients.
Step 6: Add Mix-Ins
Fold in:
Crushed vanilla wafers
White chocolate chips
Step 7: Scoop and Top
Scoop dough onto prepared baking sheets.
Press a few extra vanilla wafer pieces onto the tops.
Step 8: Bake
Bake for 10 to 12 minutes.
The centers should still appear slightly soft.
Step 9: Cool
Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
What Do Banana Pudding Cookies Taste Like?
These cookies are:
Soft
Buttery
Sweet
Banana flavored
Vanilla rich
The crushed vanilla wafers create the classic banana pudding flavor while white chocolate adds extra creaminess.
Expert Tips
Use instant pudding mix, not cook-and-serve.
Don't overbake.
Add extra vanilla wafers on top.
Chill dough for thicker cookies.
Use high-quality vanilla extract.
Variations
Stuffed Banana Pudding Cookies
Fill the center with vanilla frosting or cheesecake filling.
Banana Cream Pie Cookies
Add banana chips and whipped cream frosting.
Southern Banana Pudding Cookies
Top with crushed vanilla wafers after baking.
White Chocolate Banana Cookies
Double the white chocolate chips for extra sweetness.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use real bananas?
This recipe works best with pudding mix because fresh bananas add too much moisture.
What pudding mix should I use?
Instant banana cream pudding mix.
Can I freeze the dough?
Yes. Freeze dough balls for up to 3 months.
Why are my cookies flat?
Warm butter or skipping dough chilling can cause spreading.
Storage
Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Freeze baked cookies for up to 3 months.
Nutrition Information
Serving Size: 1 Cookie
Calories: 265
Carbohydrates: 34g
Protein: 3g
Fat: 13g
Sugar: 21g
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Final Thoughts
These Banana Pudding Cookies combine the nostalgic flavor of classic Southern banana pudding with the soft, chewy texture of a bakery-style cookie. Loaded with vanilla wafers and creamy white chocolate, they're guaranteed to become a new family favorite.
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