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Banana Split Cookies

Banana split cookies. Banana pudding cookies loaded with chocolate chips, sprinkles, and maraschino cherries.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 20
Author: Serene

Ingredients

  • 2¼ cups flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened to room temperature
  • ½ cup light brown sugar packed
  • ¼ cup sugar
  • 1 (3.4 ounce package) Banana creme pudding (not prepared)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup maraschino cherries patted dry, roughly chopped
  • 2 tablespoons sprinkles

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
  • Mix together the flour, baking soda and salt together and set aside.
  • In mixing bowl cream together the butter and sugars. Let mix for 2-3 minutes until light and fluffy.
  • Add in the pudding mix, vanilla and the eggs. Mix on medium speed until combined.
  • Slowly add in the flour mixture and continue to mix on low speed until fully combined.
  • Fold in the chocolate chips and sprinkles.
  • Make sure the cherries have been patted and dried with a paper towel and fold them into the dough. Stir as little as possible at this point.
  • Using a cookie scoop, scoop the dough and place on the baking sheet leaving space between for slight spreading.
  • Bake for about 9-10 minutes, just until the edges start to turn golden, then remove from the oven. Leave the cookies on the pan for an additional 5 minutes to cool. Then remove to a cooling rack to continue cooling. Store in an air tight container.

Notes

Storage: Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. 
Freezing: freeze scoops of cookie dough in a freezer safe container or bag. Bake directly from frozen by placing on a baking sheet and baking according to directions. 
Freezing baked cookies: allow cookies to cool to room temperature, then place in a freezer safe container or bag and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw by placing at room temperature. 

Nutrition

Calories: 139kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 29mg | Sodium: 75mg | Potassium: 29mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 171IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 26mg | Iron: 1mg