Delicious Banana Cream Pie Cookies offer a perfect blend of sweetness and creaminess, featuring a base inspired by a graham cracker crust and a simple yet flavorful banana cream filling. Now, you can easily recreate this Crumbl cookie copycat recipe right in your own kitchen, enjoying the delightful flavors without having to leave home!

Once, I decided to experiment with a peach crisp cookie that combined the flavors of both peach crisp and cobbler into one delightful treat. Following that, I created a scrumptious apple crisp cookie that turned out to be absolutely divine!

With this success in mind, I ventured into making cookies inspired by classic cream pies, resulting in the creation of a key lime pie cookie, which was quickly followed by a delicious pumpkin pie cookie. Interestingly, with each new cookie, someone would mention that Crumbl had a similar offering. Well, those Crumbl folks certainly keep me on my toes!

So, while you might refer to these as Crumbl cookie copycat recipes, they are truly a reflection of my creative culinary imagination. What type of cookie should I attempt to recreate next that Crumbl hasn’t already introduced? Is there anything left? I know they already have a banana cream pie cookie in their lineup, but trust me, ours is even better! 🤫

Essential Ingredients for Making Irresistible Banana Cream Pie Cookies

The ingredients for this delightful banana cookie recipe are divided into two main components. First, there’s the creamy banana cream pudding that serves as the filling, followed by the cookie base. Below is a detailed list of what you’ll need for each component:

Ingredients for the Banana Cream Pie Filling

• Bananas: Choose bananas that are slightly ripe, bright yellow, and have a few brown spots on the skin to ensure maximum natural banana flavor.
• Whole Milk: This combines with the pudding powder to create a rich, creamy filling.
• Instant French Vanilla Pudding Mix: Make sure to use instant pudding mix, not the cook-and-serve variety, for best results.
• Cream Cheese: This ingredient adds a delightful richness and creaminess to the filling.
• Sweetened Condensed Milk: This adds an extra touch of sweetness and creaminess to the recipe.
• Cool Whip: While you can use regular whipped cream, Cool Whip maintains its thickness and structure better, making it ideal for this recipe.

Ingredients for the Cookie Base

• Unsalted Butter: Make sure the butter is softened but not melted for optimal mixing.
• Cream Cheese: This should also be softened to allow for smooth incorporation into the cookie dough.
• Brown Sugar: This ingredient contributes a rich flavor and sweetness to the cookie base.
• White Sugar: This adds additional sweetness to balance the flavors.
• Vanilla Extract: This adds depth and flavor to the cookie base.
• Eggs: They provide structure and stability to the cookie base.
• Almond Extract: This is optional, but it enhances the flavor profile beautifully.
• Flour: Use regular all-purpose flour for the best results.
• Cornstarch: This ingredient helps add chewiness to the cookies.
• Baking Powder and Baking Soda: These leavening agents create fluffiness and rise in the cookies.
• Salt: A crucial ingredient that enhances all the flavors in the cookies.
• Graham Cracker Crust: You can make your own or purchase a store-bought version. This will be used in the cookie base and sprinkled on top of the cookies.
  • You can opt for either graham cracker crumbs or vanilla wafers based on your preference, as both work wonderfully in the filling and as a topping.
• Nilla Wafers: These are used as a garnish on top of the cookies.

The specific details and measurements for each ingredient can be found in the recipe card at the end of this post, so be sure to keep scrolling to discover all the details.

Step-by-Step Guide to Creating the Irresistible Banana Cream Filling

The journey begins with crafting the creamy banana filling, which features vanilla pudding enriched with chunks of real banana. I find it best to prepare this filling first and allow it to chill while I work on the cookies.

1. Chop: Slice the bananas into 1/2 inch pieces and set them aside.
2. Whisk: In a small bowl, combine the milk and pudding powder, whisking until fully integrated. Allow it to sit for a few minutes until it thickens.
3. Beat: In a separate bowl, add the cream cheese and beat it with an electric mixer until smooth. Add the sweetened condensed milk and beat again until thoroughly combined. Pour in the pudding mixture and mix well.
4. Fold: Using a spatula or wooden spoon, gently fold in the Cool Whip, followed by the chopped bananas.
5. Chill: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate it while you prepare the cookies.

Now, proceed to the next section to learn how to create the delicious cookie base!

How to Perfectly Prepare the Cookie Base

Crafting the cookie base or mini “pie crusts” is a straightforward and enjoyable process. Let’s walk through the steps together:

1. Prep: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and line two baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
2. Cream: In a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, add the softened butter and beat it until creamy. Next, incorporate the cream cheese and beat again until well mixed. Finally, add both sugars and blend until the mixture is smooth and fluffy.
3. Combine: Scrape down the sides of the bowl and add the vanilla extract, eggs, and almond extract (if using) to the mixture.
4. Whisk: In a separate bowl, whisk together all the dry ingredients until well combined. Gradually add these dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until about half of the flour mixture is combined.
5. Fold: Remove the bowl from the stand mixer and use a wooden spoon to gently fold in the chunks of graham cracker crust, ensuring everything is evenly mixed without overmixing.
6. Scoop: Using a large cookie scoop, portion out 8-10 large chunks of cookie dough, rolling them into balls. Roll these cookie dough balls in crushed graham cracker crumbs and place 4-5 on each baking sheet.
7. Chill: Cover the baking sheets with plastic wrap and refrigerate them for at least 30 minutes. This helps prevent excessive spreading while baking.
8. Shape: Remove one pan of cookie dough balls from the fridge and use the back of a tablespoon to press a well into the center of each ball.
   • NOTE: Be careful not to press all the way through the dough!
9. Bake: Place the cookies in the preheated oven and bake for 10 minutes. Afterward, remove the cookies and use the bottom of a cup or spoon to indent the center again, then return them to the oven for an additional minute or two.
10. Cool: Allow the cookies to cool completely on the baking sheets. If needed, press the centers again with the glass or spoon. Repeat the process for the second batch of cookies.
11. Fill: Once the cookies have cooled completely, add a generous spoonful of the banana pie filling. Top with a Nilla Wafer and sprinkle some graham cracker crumbs over the top.
    • NOTE: You can add a dollop of whipped cream or Cool Whip on top if desired, but I believe cookies should be simpler than pies or cakes, so I chose to skip that step.

You can find these detailed instructions in the recipe card located below as well.

Creative Toppings and Flavor Variations for Your Cookies

If you are a purist when it comes to banana cream pie, you can enjoy these cookies as they are. However, they are also versatile enough for you to add extra toppings, either sprinkled on top or mixed into the banana filling. Here are some delicious ideas:

• Diced Strawberries
• Mini Chocolate Chips
• Peanut Butter Chips
• Chocolate Shavings
• White Chocolate Chips

Best Practices for Storing Your Cookies

You can make the individual components, including the cookie base and filling, up to a day in advance. However, I recommend not filling the cookies until you are ready to serve them to prevent sogginess.

Once the cookies have been assembled, they do not store very well. The bottoms can become quite soggy over time. If you happen to have any leftovers, store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator. They will keep fresh for about one or two days.

We are absolutely obsessed with banana desserts here at Oh Sweet Basil. They are simply irresistible! Whether it’s a classic banana cream pie, moist banana bread, or chewy banana cookies, this banana cream pie cookie recipe is our latest obsession with banana desserts!

Enjoy these mouthwatering Banana cream pie cookies that rival the nationally adored Crumbl Cookies. With a buttery cookie base, creamy banana filling, and a sprinkle of crunchy crumbs on top, these cookies are an absolute must-try for any dessert enthusiast.

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