Crumbl Banana Bread Cookies with Cream Cheese Glaze
Delicious cookies that combine the comforting flavors of banana bread with a sweet cream cheese glaze, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
For the cookies
- 2 pieces ripe bananas, mashed Ensure they are fully ripe for sweetness.
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 piece large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Adds flavor.
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour Substitute with gluten-free blend if needed.
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
For the glaze
- 1/4 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk Adjust for desired consistency.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the mashed bananas, brown sugar, granulated sugar, and soft butter until smooth.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- Stir the dry ingredients into the banana mixture until just combined.
- Drop spoonfuls of the cookie dough onto the lined baking sheet.
Baking
- Bake for about 10-12 minutes or until the edges are golden.
Glaze Preparation
- While the cookies cool, beat the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and milk until smooth.
- Drizzle the cream cheese glaze over cooled cookies.
Notes
For added texture, consider adding chopped walnuts or chocolate chips. They can be served warm or at room temperature. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 3-4 days or freeze to keep longer.