Homemade Banana Pudding Cookies – Soft, Sweet & Irresistible

If you love classic banana pudding, these Homemade Banana Pudding Cookies will quickly become your new favorite treat. They’re soft, chewy, and packed with the nostalgic flavors of bananas, vanilla wafers, and creamy pudding. Each bite delivers a comforting mix of sweetness and texture, making these cookies the perfect dessert for family gatherings, holidays, or just a little midweek indulgence.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Banana Pudding Flavor in Cookie Form: A fun twist on a classic dessert.
Soft & Chewy: Thanks to pudding mix and ripe banana.
Quick & Easy: Made with simple pantry staples in under 30 minutes.
Crowd Pleaser: Perfect for potlucks, parties, or sharing with loved ones.

Ingredients

• 1 ripe banana, mashed
• ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
• ½ cup brown sugar, packed
• ¼ cup granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 box (3.4 oz) instant vanilla pudding mix (dry)
• 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
• ½ tsp baking soda
• ½ tsp baking powder
• ¼ tsp salt
• 1 cup crushed vanilla wafer cookies
• ½ cup white chocolate chips (optional, for extra sweetness)

Instructions

1. Preheat Oven
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. Cream Butter & Sugars
In a large bowl, beat butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.

3. Add Wet Ingredients
Mix in the mashed banana, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth.

4. Mix Dry Ingredients
In a separate bowl, whisk together pudding mix, flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Slowly add to wet mixture until combined.

5. Fold in Goodies
Stir in crushed vanilla wafers and white chocolate chips (if using).

6. Scoop & Bake
Scoop tablespoon-sized portions onto the baking sheet, spacing 2 inches apart. Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden.

7. Cool & Serve
Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Enjoy warm or store in an airtight container.

Nutritional Information

Calories: 120
Carbohydrates: 18g
Fat: 5g
Protein: 2g
Fiber: 1g

Tips for Success

• Use a Ripe Banana: The riper, the sweeter and more flavorful the cookies.
• Don’t Overbake: Pull cookies out when slightly soft in the center—they’ll firm as they cool.
• Add Texture: Extra crushed wafers sprinkled on top before baking give a crunchy finish.
• Flavor Twist: Swap white chocolate chips for butterscotch or caramel chips for a richer flavor.

Why This Recipe Works

These cookies take everything people love about banana pudding—the creamy banana flavor, sweet vanilla wafers, and soft texture—and pack it into an easy handheld dessert. The pudding mix ensures they stay chewy and moist, while the crushed wafers add just the right amount of crunch.

Homemade Banana Pudding Cookies are a fun, nostalgic, and utterly delicious treat. They’re quick to make, packed with flavor, and guaranteed to disappear fast whenever you serve them. Perfect for bake sales, holiday trays, or simply enjoying at home with a glass of milk, these cookies are sure to become a family favorite.