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    Simple banana split cookies

    June 19, 2020 by Carrie 2 Comments

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    Summer is here, hot, and in full bloom! These Banana Split pudding cookies are perfect for sharing and are like a party in your mouth! Each cookie is loaded with chocolate chips, peanuts, maraschino cherries and sprinkles!

    We know you can never have too many sprinkles, right? In addition, they have a great banana flavor and are super soft! For your next block party, make these the dessert to pass!

    Cookies with all the banana split toppings.

    Another amazing cookie of mine that is loaded with pudding is the vanilla toffee pudding cookie. 

    History of the Banana Split

    The banana split  was invented by 23 year old David Evans Strickler in Pennsylvania in the early 1900's. He was studying to be pharmacist and worked at Tassel's pharmacy. He enjoyed playing around with the soda fountain machine, and boom the banana split was born!

    Over the years many variations of the banana split have been made! These include: cakes, cheesecakes, no bake desserts and even lush! I am a lover of this dessert in any form! 

    My eldest son is always asking for a banana split whenever we go to Dairy Queen and I thought why not put this "party in your mouth" into a cookie form? Much less of a mess and they still make the kids happy! Winning! 

    banana split cookie

    Ingredients

    • All purpose flour
    • Brown sugar- light or dark
    • Granulated sugar
    • Baking powder
    • Banana Pudding: Jello Brand
    • Vanilla extract- vanilla bean paste would work as well
    • Semi Sweet Chocolate chips
    • Unsalted peanuts- Roughly chopped
    • Rainbow sprinkles- or Jimmies is what us Wisconsinites say!
    • Maraschino cherries

    Step by step instructions

    This recipe took only 15 minutes to make. Short on time, and you want another kid friendly recipe? This is definitely your cookie! 

    First, preheat oven to 350 degrees and line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. Set these aside. In a medium bowl, whisk flour, baking powder and salt together.

    Second, in a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and two sugars until light and fluffy. Add in your eggs, vanilla and banana cream pudding mix until well combined. Slowly, add in your flour mixture until thoroughly combined, 

    Lastly, fold in chocolate chips, peanuts, sprinkles and cherries until just combined. Roll batter into 1.5 in balls and place on prepared baking sheets. Flatten batter into small disks. Bake for 11-13 minutes or until edges are golden brown in color. Cool for 5 minutes. 

    Serve as is or with my homemade thick hot fudge and some whipped cream!

    Substitutions and variations

    • Substitute with fresh cherries versus maraschino
    • Add in different chocolate chips such as white or dark chocolate chips
    • Omit the pudding mix or substitute with a vanilla flavor
    • Make into a stuffed cookie and add a banana buttercream in the center
    Cookies with all the banana split toppings.

    Frequently asked questions

    What flavor is a traditional banana split?

    A traditional banana split has three scoops of ice cream, chocolate, strawberry, and vanilla. It is topped with maraschino cherries, whipped cream, nuts and hot fudge sauce.

    How do I store these cookies?

    In an airtight container for up to 1 week at room temperature.

    Cookies with all the banana split toppings.

    Banana Split cookies

    Carrie
    A soft cookie that is full of bananas, cherries, peanuts, chocolate chips and sprinkles! Everything you want in a banana split!
    5 from 2 votes
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    Prep Time 15 minutes mins
    Cook Time 13 minutes mins
    Total Time 28 minutes mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 24 cookies
    Calories 180 kcal

    Equipment

    • Electric hand mixer
    • Mixing bowls
    • Mesuring cups and spoons
    • spatula
    • Baking sheets x2
    • Parchment paper

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 cups all-purpose flour
    • 1 teaspoon baking powder
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ½ cup unsalted butter room temperature
    • ½ cup brown sugar
    • ¼ cup granulated sugar
    • 3.4 oz banana pudding
    • 2 large eggs
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • ¼ cup semi sweet chocolate chips
    • ½ cup marashchino cherries
    • 1 cup unsalted peanuts roughly chopped
    • ¼ cup sprinkles

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 350°. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.
    • Whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt and set aside.
    • In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugars. Add in the banana pudding mix, vanilla extract and eggs. Mix until well combined.
    • Slowly add in the flour mixture and continue to mix until combined.
    • Fold in the chocolate chips, peanuts and sprinkles.
    • Make sure the cherries are dried off and then fold them in last and stir as little at this point.
    • Roll out the dough into about 1.5 in balls and place on prepared baking sheets. Press the cookies down so they are slightly flattened.
    • Bake for 11-13 minutes or just until the edges turn a golden brown. Let the cookies cool for 5 minutes. Store in an airtight container.

    Notes

    • Makes 24 cookies
    • Store in an airtight container for up to a week at room temperature

    Nutrition

    Serving: 24cookiesCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 26mgSodium: 135mgPotassium: 75mgFiber: 1gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 144IUCalcium: 26mgIron: 1mg
    Keyword Banana split, pudding cookies, maraschino cherries
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    Comments

    1. Aimee

      June 19, 2020 at 6:29 pm

      5 stars
      Looking for flavor... These are a Great Choice. It is like a punch of flavor in every bite!
      My Littles says - Mom Carrie makes the BEST desserts!!! So keep Rockin It Carrie!

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      • Carrie

        June 19, 2020 at 6:46 pm

        5 stars
        Thank u Aimee!!! I’m always happy to bake for your littles!

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    Hi my name is Carrie. I am just a sassy girl from the midwest that has a sweet tooth for any type of dessert. I grew up in the kitchen and remember making my sister scrambled eggs at 8 years old. But I really fell in love with baking when I made my first Betty Crocker cake out of the box. I like to think that I have come a long way since then!

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