1 cup unsalted butter, softened
¾ cup light brown sugar, packed
¼ cup granulated sugar
1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
2 large eggs
2 ⅓ cups all-purpose flour
1 (3.4 oz) package banana-flavored instant pudding mix
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
For the Banana Pudding Filling
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
2 tablespoons dry banana instant pudding mix
3–4 cups powdered sugar
2–3 tablespoons milk or heavy cream
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional Garnish
Crushed vanilla wafer cookies
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Instructions
Step 1: Make the Cookie Dough
In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add vanilla extract and eggs, mixing until fully incorporated.
Step 2: Combine Dry Ingredients
In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, banana pudding mix, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just until combined.
Step 3: Bake the Cookies
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Scoop dough onto lined baking sheets, spacing evenly. Bake for 9–11 minutes, until edges are set but centers remain soft. Allow cookies to cool completely on a wire rack.
Step 4: Prepare the Filling
Beat the softened butter until creamy. Add dry banana pudding mix and vanilla extract. Gradually mix in powdered sugar, alternating with milk or cream, until the filling is smooth, fluffy, and spreadable.
Step 5: Assemble the Sandwiches
Pair cookies of similar size. Spread or pipe a generous layer of banana pudding filling onto the flat side of one cookie, then top with another cookie to form a sandwich. Roll edges in crushed vanilla wafers if desired.
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