Description
These irresistible Strawberry Banana Pudding Cookies are a sweet and soft treat, packed with the flavors of banana and strawberry pudding, and paired with a creamy cheesecake dip. Perfect for any occasion, and great for satisfying your sweet tooth! Serve with fresh fruit or graham cracker crumbs for a fun twist.
Ingredients
For the Cookies:
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1 box banana pudding mix (small, 3.4 oz box)
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1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
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1/2 cup granulated sugar
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1/4 cup brown sugar
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1 large egg, room temperature
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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1 cup all-purpose flour
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1/2 tsp baking powder
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1/4 tsp salt
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1/2 cup finely diced fresh strawberries
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1/2 cup finely diced ripe banana
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Optional: 1/4 cup white chocolate chips or chopped nuts
For the Cheesecake Dip:
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8 oz cream cheese, softened
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1/2 cup powdered sugar, sifted
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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1/4 cup heavy cream (optional, for a lighter texture)
Optional Garnish:
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Fresh strawberry slices
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Banana slices
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Graham cracker crumbs
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Make the cookie dough: In a mixing bowl, beat together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until creamy. Add in the egg and vanilla extract and mix until combined.
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Add the dry ingredients: Stir in the banana pudding mix, flour, baking powder, and salt until fully incorporated.
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Add the fruit: Gently fold in the diced strawberries, diced banana, and optional white chocolate chips or nuts.
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Shape and bake: Drop spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
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Make the cheesecake dip: In a separate bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth. Add the heavy cream (if desired) for a lighter texture and mix until combined.
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Serve: Once the cookies have cooled, serve them with the cheesecake dip and garnish with fresh fruit or graham cracker crumbs
Notes
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For a lighter cheesecake dip, you can reduce the cream cheese and increase the heavy cream.
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If you prefer a nuttier flavor, try adding chopped walnuts or pecans to the cookie dough.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 25mg