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Banana Cookies Recipe

Soft, chewy Banana Cookies are a family classic. Filled with a cinnamon cream cheese frosting, you'll love the banana flavor in these whoopie pies!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
27 mins
Servings: 15 cookie sandwiches
Calories: 419 kcal
Course: Baked Goods
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

For the cookie:
  • ½ cup unsalted butter softened
  • ½ cup light brown sugar packed
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup sour cream
  • 2 large ripe bananas smashed
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 large egg
  • 2½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
For the frosting:
  • 4 ounce cream cheese softened
  • 2 Tablespoons unsalted butter softened
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 teaspoons milk
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • 2 cups powdered sugar

Instructions

For the cookies:
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  1. Beat butter and sugars. Mix in the sour cream, bananas, vanilla and egg. Add the remaining ingredients.
  2. Use a cookie sheet with parchment paper. Using a small scoop, drop dough onto paper. Bake in a 350 degree oven for 10-12 minutes. Cool and frost if desired!
For the frosting:
  1. Beat cream cheese and butter until fluffy. Add remaining ingredients and beat until smooth. Spread between two like-sized cookies or on top of each cookie. Add chopped walnuts if desired.

Notes

  • Instead of whoopie pies, just pipe a dollop of frosting onto the tops of each cookie.
  • You can also add in some chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans) to add a little texture and nutty flavor to these banana cookies.
  • Of course you also can't go wrong with adding chocolate chips. I think banana chocolate chip cookies sound incredible!
  • Store banana cookies in airtight container in the refrigerator (if frosted or whoopie pies).
  • Freeze banana cookies in airtight container for up to 3 months, with or without frosting.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1whoopie pie Calories 419kcal (21%) Carbohydrates 67g (22%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 16g (25%) Saturated Fat 9g (45%) Polyunsaturated Fat 5g Cholesterol 54mg (18%) Sodium 266mg (11%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 48g (96%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 15cookie sandwiches

Amount Per Serving

Calories 419

% Daily Value*

Serving 1whoopie pie
Calories 419kcal 21%
Carbohydrates 67g 22%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 16g 25%
Saturated Fat 9g 45%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5g 29%
Cholesterol 54mg 18%
Sodium 266mg 11%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 48g 96%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.