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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.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 14 minutes
Total Time 34 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cookie Batter
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp baking soda
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 0.5 tsp nutmeg
  • 0.25 tsp cloves optional
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 0.75 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1 egg large
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 0.75 cup mashed bananas ripe
Filling
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1.5 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2-3 tbsp cream or milk

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, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
  3. Cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg and vanilla extract.
  4. Mix in mashed bananas until combined.
  5. Add dry ingredients gradually, mixing just until combined.
  6. Scoop dough onto baking sheets, spacing 2 inches apart. Flatten slightly.
  7. Bake 12–15 minutes until set and lightly golden. Cool completely.
  8. Beat glaze ingredients until smooth and drizzle over cooled cookies.

Notes

Do not overbake for best soft texture.