Brown Butter Banana Pudding Cookies: Crispy on the outside, soft on the inside

Indulge in the unique flavors of our Brown Butter Banana Pudding Cookies, made with vanilla bean paste, fresh banana and a delicious blend of crushed cookies and cream cheese chips . These cookies offer a mouth-watering texture, crispy on the outside and irresistibly soft on the inside.

Why you'll love this: These cookies are a perfect blend of comforting banana bread and classic cookies, enhanced by the nutty richness of browned butter. The addition of cream cheese chips brings creamy flavor, making each bite a complex and delicious experience.

Perfect occasion: These cookies are perfect for any gathering, from informal get-togethers to more festive occasions. They're also a great choice for bake sales, school events, or as a special gift to share around the office.

Decorating Tips: For a charming presentation, you can drizzle these cookies with vanilla icing or lightly dust them with powdered sugar. replaces the word nice with empty take it a step further, serve them with a small bowl of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for dipping.

Ingredients:

• 165 g brown butter, cooled
• 100 g brown sugar
• 60g caster sugar
• 1 egg yolk
• 1 ripe banana, mashed
• 1 tablespoon vanilla bean paste
• 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
• 250 g all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon of baking soda
• A pinch of salt
• 110 g crushed Nilla waffle biscuits
• 100 g fresh cheese crisps
• 50 g caramel chips (optional)

Instructions:

1. Brown the butter: Start by browning the butter in a pan until it develops a nutty aroma and a golden color. Let it cool completely before using it.
2. Mix the wet ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine the cooled brown butter, brown sugar and granulated sugar. Use a hand mixer to mix them until well combined. Add the egg yolk and vanilla bean paste and whisk well.
3. Add the bananas: Stir in the mashed banana and lemon juice until the mixture is uniform.
4. Mix the dry ingredients: Sift the flour, baking soda and salt directly into the banana mixture.
5. Add the toppings: Gently fold in the crushed Nilla wafers, cream cheese chips and caramel chips using a spatula.
6. Get ready for baking: Using a 2-ounce cookie scoop, place balls of dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet. Cover the tray with plastic wrap and chill the cookies in the refrigerator for about 2 hours.
7. Cook: After cooling, let the dough rest at room temperature for 5 minutes before baking. Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C) and bake the cookies for 12 to 13 minutes or until golden brown.
8. Cool and serve: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet before serving.

Enjoy these divine Brown Butter Banana Pudding Cookies, a perfect treat for those who love a combination of crunchy and chewy textures with the delicious flavors of banana and vanilla.