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Crumbl Banana Bread Cookies with Cream Cheese Glaze

Transform classic banana bread into delightful cookies drizzled with a creamy glaze for a nostalgic treat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cookie Base Ingredients
  • 1 cup mashed bananas (about 2-3 ripe bananas) The riper the better for natural sweetness!
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened Use room temperature for easy creaming.
  • 1 cup brown sugar Dark or light, depending on desired richness.
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg Preferably at room temperature.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour Can substitute with gluten-free flour.
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon Optional but recommended.
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or chocolate chips Optional additions.
Cream Cheese Glaze Ingredients
  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened For the creamy glaze.
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1-2 tablespoons milk or cream To reach desired drizzle consistency.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the mashed bananas, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  4. In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet mixture, stirring gently just until combined. Fold in walnuts or chocolate chips if desired.
  5. Drop spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart.
Baking
  1. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
  2. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Glazing
  1. For the cream cheese glaze, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually mix in powdered sugar and milk until reaching desired consistency.
  2. Drizzle the glaze over cooled cookies and enjoy!

Notes

These cookies are perfect for sharing; store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3-5 days, or in the fridge for 1 week without glaze.