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Crumbl Banana Bread Cookies with Cream Cheese Glaze

Soft bakery-style banana bread cookies topped with a smooth cream cheese glaze.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 240

Ingredients
  

Banana Bread Cookies
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp baking soda
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 0.75 cup brown sugar packed
  • 0.25 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 egg large
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup mashed ripe bananas
Cream Cheese Glaze
  • 4 oz cream cheese softened
  • 0.25 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2-3 tbsp milk or cream

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheet
  • Wire rack
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
  3. Cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Add egg and vanilla.
  4. Mix in mashed bananas until smooth.
  5. Gradually add dry ingredients until just combined.
  6. Scoop dough onto baking sheets and gently flatten.
  7. Bake 12–15 minutes until set. Cool on wire rack.
  8. Beat glaze ingredients until smooth and drizzle over cooled cookies.

Notes

Use very ripe bananas for best flavor.