Strawberry Banana Pudding Cookies With Cheesecake Dip
These strawberry banana pudding cookies are soft, chewy, and packed with fresh fruit, paired with a creamy cheesecake dip for a deliciously indulgent treat.
Ingredients
- 1 box banana pudding mix
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 tsps vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup finely diced fresh strawberries
- ½ cup finely diced ripe banana
- 8 oz cream cheese
- ½ powdered sugar
- ¼ cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
- Cream softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar for 2-3 minutes. Beat in the egg and vanilla. Stir in the banana pudding mix.
- In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt, then gradually add to the wet ingredients. Gently fold in diced strawberries and bananas.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared sheet, spacing 2 inches apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes until golden on the edges. Let cool on the sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Add powdered sugar and vanilla, mixing until combined. For a lighter dip, stir in heavy cream.
- Arrange cooled cookies on a platter and serve with the cheesecake dip. Garnish with fresh fruit or graham cracker crumbs.