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Chelsweets' Soft Banana Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting
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Chelsweets' Soft Banana Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting

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"Melt-in-your-mouth tender banana cookies that taste like homemade banana bread, topped with a tangy homemade cream cheese frosting and banana chips."

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Prep Time20 mins
Bake Time12 mins
Total Time32 mins
Batch Yield15 cookies

Instructions

8 Steps
  1. 1
    Step 1

    Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two large baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.

  2. 2
    Step 2

    In a large bowl with an electric mixer, beat softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar on high speed for 2 minutes until aerated and fluffy.

  3. 3
    Step 3

    Mix in egg, sour cream, and vanilla extract on medium speed until fully combined.

  4. 4
    Step 4

    In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Fold into the wet ingredients on low speed just until streaks vanish.

  5. 5
    Step 5

    Fold in mashed bananas on low speed until evenly incorporated into a soft, pillowy dough.

  6. 6
    Step 6

    Use a large 3-tablespoon cookie scoop to drop 15 rounded dough balls onto the baking sheets, spaced 2 inches apart.

  7. 7
    Step 7

    Bake one sheet at a time for 12 to 13 minutes, rotating halfway through. Allow cookies to cool on the pan for 30 minutes before moving to a wire rack.

  8. 8
    Step 8

    Prepare frosting: Beat softened cream cheese until smooth, then beat in powdered sugar and vanilla extract until creamy.

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