Banana Bread Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting
These soft and flavorful cookies combine the rich taste of banana bread with a creamy frosting, making them a delightful treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
For the Cookies
- 2 ripe bananas Make sure they're very ripe for best flavor.
- 1 cup brown sugar Brown sugar gives richer taste.
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, browned Brown carefully until golden and nutty.
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour Can substitute with gluten-free flour blend.
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts Optional, can substitute with pecans or omit.
For the Cream Cheese Frosting
- 1/2 cup cream cheese Can use dairy-free alternative.
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar Add more for a richer frosting.
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix together the ripe bananas and brown sugar until well combined.
- Add in the browned butter, egg, and vanilla extract, and mix thoroughly.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the banana mixture, stirring until just combined. Fold in the chopped walnuts if using.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spaced about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden. Let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- To make the cream cheese frosting, beat the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Once the cookies are fully cooled, frost them with the cream cheese frosting and serve.
Notes
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. For longer storage, refrigerate for up to a week.