Best 2 Banana Split Cookies Recipes

Prepare your taste buds for a delectable journey as we embark on a culinary adventure to discover the ultimate recipe for banana split cookies. Imagine the perfect balance of sweet, creamy, and fruity flavors, all harmoniously blended into a single bite of pure indulgence. Get ready to create a dessert that will transport you to a realm of sheer delight, with each cookie offering a symphony of textures and flavors that will leave you craving more. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's embark on this baking expedition to unveil the best banana split cookie recipe that will tantalize your senses and make you the star of your next gathering.

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BANANA SPLIT COOKIES

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This banana-shaped cookie is garnished with homemade frosting, a chocolate drizzle and nuts and cherries. It really looks like a banana split.-Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 5 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 26

Ingredients

1/2 cup butter, softened
6 tablespoons sugar
6 tablespoons packed brown sugar
1 large egg, room temperature
1 medium ripe banana, mashed
1/4 cup sour cream
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
6 tablespoons chopped walnuts
1/4 cup dried cherries, chopped
BUTTERCREAM FROSTING:
1/3 cup butter, softened
3 cups confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 to 4 tablespoons 2% milk
GLAZE:
1/3 cup butter, cubed
2 ounces unsweetened chocolate
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 to 6 tablespoons hot water
10 red candied cherries, chopped
2 tablespoons chopped walnuts

Steps:

In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg, banana, sour cream and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Fold in the chocolate chips, walnuts and dried cherries., Place dough in a heavy-duty resealable plastic bag; cut a 3/4-in. hole in one corner of bag. Pipe 2-in. strips about 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 375° until lightly browned, 6-8 minutes. Remove to wire racks., In a large bowl, cream butter until light and fluffy. Beat in the confectioners' sugar, vanilla and enough milk to achieve desired consistency. Pipe three mounds over each cookie., For glaze, in a small saucepan, combine butter and chocolate. Cook and stir over low heat until smooth. Remove from the heat. Stir in the confectioners' sugar, vanilla and enough water to achieve a drizzling consistency. Drizzle over tops; sprinkle with candied cherries and walnuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 126 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 14mg cholesterol, Sodium 50mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

BANANA SPLIT COOKIES

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I received this recipe from my retired school-teaching Aunt who selected this as her all-time favorite cookie recipe from the many years of teaching and having students bring in their favorite cookies.

Provided by CAROL GUTT

Categories Desserts Fruit Dessert Recipes Banana Dessert Recipes

Time 1h35m

Yield 30

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

½ cup butter
1 cup packed brown sugar
2 eggs
1 cup mashed bananas
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
¼ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground cloves
½ cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

In a medium bowl, cream together the butter and brown sugar. Beat in the eggs and mashed banana. Sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and cloves; blend into the banana mixture. Stir in the nuts. Cover, and chill for at least 1 hour.
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease cookie sheets. Drop dough by rounded teaspoons onto the prepared cookie sheets.
Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven, or until no imprint remains when touched. Cool on wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 109.8 calories, Carbohydrate 15.7 g, Cholesterol 20.5 mg, Fat 4.8 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 1.7 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 91.2 mg, Sugar 8.1 g

Tips:

To ensure the cookies are soft and chewy, cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. This will create air pockets in the batter, resulting in a soft and chewy texture.
Use ripe bananas for the best flavor. The riper the bananas, the sweeter they will be, resulting in more flavorful cookies.
Chill the cookie dough before baking. This will help the cookies hold their shape and prevent them from spreading too much in the oven.
Bake the cookies until they are just set. Overbaking will result in dry, crumbly cookies.
Let the cookies cool completely before topping them with the banana split toppings. This will help prevent the toppings from melting and running off the cookies.

Conclusion:

Banana split cookies are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for any occasion. With their soft and chewy texture, sweet banana flavor, and colorful toppings, these cookies are sure to be a hit with everyone. Whether you are looking for a fun dessert to make with the kids or a sweet treat to bring to a party, banana split cookies are the perfect choice. So next time you have a craving for something sweet, give these cookies a try. You won't be disappointed!