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Crumbl Banana Bread Cookies with Cream Cheese Glaze

Soft, thick banana bread–inspired cookies topped with a smooth cream cheese glaze, bakery-style and irresistibly moist.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 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 ripe bananas
Cream Cheese Glaze
  • 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. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
  3. In another bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg and vanilla extract, mixing well.
  4. Gradually mix in dry ingredients, alternating with mashed bananas, until a soft batter forms.
  5. Drop batter onto baking sheets using a scoop, spacing 2 inches apart. Flatten slightly.
  6. Bake 12–15 minutes until set and lightly golden. Cool completely on wire racks.
  7. Beat softened butter with powdered sugar and vanilla. Add cream to reach desired glaze consistency.
  8. Glaze cooled cookies and let set before serving.

Notes

Very ripe bananas give the best flavor and soft texture.