Description
These Strawberry Banana Pudding Cookies with Cheesecake Dip are soft, fruity, and nostalgic treats that blend classic banana pudding flavors with fresh strawberries and a creamy cheesecake dip. Perfect for parties or indulgent snacking.
Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 box (3.4 oz) instant banana pudding mix
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup diced fresh strawberries
- ½ cup diced ripe banana
- Optional: ½ cup white chocolate chips or chopped nuts
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons milk (adjust for desired consistency)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, beat butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Stir in the banana pudding mix until fully integrated.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually mix into the wet ingredients.
- Gently fold in diced strawberries, banana, and optional white chocolate chips or nuts.
- Drop dough by tablespoonfuls onto the baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
- Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
- For the dip, beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Mix in powdered sugar and vanilla. Gradually add milk to desired consistency.
Notes
- Use ripe bananas for better flavor and sweetness.
- If using frozen strawberries, thaw and drain to avoid excess moisture.
- Chill dough if preparing ahead; refrigerate up to 24 hours.
- Cookies store well in airtight containers at room temperature for 3 days or refrigerated for up to a week.
- Freeze baked cookies for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie with dip
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
