Description
Soft, chewy Banana Bread Cookies made with ripe bananas and topped with a rich cream cheese frosting. These cookies are full of comforting banana flavor and perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- ¾ cup butter flavored shortening
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup mashed overripe bananas
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- For Frosting:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup butter, softened
- 6 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon milk
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- 4 ½ cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease or line a baking sheet and set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the shortening and granulated sugar until smooth.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract, beating for an additional 2 minutes.
- Fold in the mashed bananas until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix until fully incorporated.
- Grease a cookie scoop with nonstick spray and scoop dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing the cookies a few inches apart.
- Bake for 8-9 minutes or until lightly golden brown. Let cool on a wire rack.
- To make the frosting, beat the cream cheese and butter together until fluffy.
- Add brown sugar, milk, vanilla extract, and salt. Beat until smooth.
- Gradually add powdered sugar, mixing until creamy and well combined.
- Once cookies are completely cool, frost each with a dollop of frosting using a spatula or knife.
Notes
- Use very ripe bananas for the best flavor and sweetness.
- Make sure cookies are fully cooled before frosting to avoid melting.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- Can be frozen without frosting for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 8-9 minutes per batch
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
