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Banana Bread Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting

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Soft, pillowy banana bread cookies topped with fluffy cream cheese frosting. These nostalgic treats come together quickly and are perfect for family gatherings, potlucks, or cozy weekends.

Ingredients

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  • 2 large ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, mash bananas until mostly smooth.
  3. Add softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar. Cream together with an electric mixer on medium speed for 2-3 minutes until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
  6. Slowly add dry ingredients to the banana mixture, mixing on low speed until just combined.
  7. Fold in chopped nuts if using.
  8. Use a medium cookie scoop (about 1.5 tablespoons) to portion dough onto baking sheets, spacing cookies about 2 inches apart.
  9. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until edges are golden and centers look set but soft.
  10. Let cookies rest on the baking sheet for 2-3 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack.
  11. For the frosting: In a medium bowl, beat together cream cheese and butter until smooth and creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Beat until light and fluffy (about 2 minutes).
  12. Once cookies are completely cool, spread or pipe a generous layer of cream cheese frosting on each. Top with extra chopped nuts or a sprinkle of cinnamon if desired.

Notes

For gluten-free cookies, substitute all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free blend. For nut-free, omit nuts. Chill dough for thicker cookies. Make sure cookies are fully cool before frosting. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. Freeze unfrosted cookies for up to 2 months.

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