This Banana Cream Pie Cookies recipe transforms the classic dessert into easy-to-make, creamy dreamy cookies. Using convenient sugar cookie dough and banana cream pudding mix, these cookies offer the perfect blend of banana flavor and a buttery, crisp base. Ideal for a quick treat or a special occasion, they're sure to be a hit with family and friends. Enjoy the taste of banana cream pie in every bite!
Prep Time15 minutesmins
Cook Time13 minutesmins
Total Time28 minutesmins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Dessert
Keyword: banana, banana cream, banana cream pie, banana pudding, cookies, pie cookies
Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease two regular size (12 cup) muffin tins with nonstick cooking spray.
Roll each sugar cookie into a ball and place into the muffin tin. Use a tart shaper dipped in flour, or the back of a spoon, to gently press the dough into the pan and onto the sides. Ensure the bottom isn't too thin and the sides are higher than the bottom to create a crust edge.
16 oz break and bake sugar cookies
Once all muffin tins are full, bake for 10-13 minutes or until golden brown. After baking, use a tart shaper or back of a spoon to gently press down the crust, creating a more pronounced divot. Let them cool completely before removing from the pan and transferring to a wire rack.
Whisk together the banana cream pudding mix and milk until smooth. Refrigerate for 5 minutes. Then, spoon the filling into each cookie crust and refrigerate while preparing the bananas.
3.4 oz Banana instant pudding, 1 ½ cup milk
Fill a pastry bag with whipped topping, using a large star tip. Keep it refrigerated until ready to use.
½ cup whipped topping
Peel and slice the bananas. Optionally, dredge each slice in a small amount of liquid coconut oil and let them drain on paper towels.
2 banana, coconut oil
Pipe whipped topping onto each cookie pie and top with a banana slice. Either serve immediately or cover loosely and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Notes
Note on Preventing Banana Browning: To keep banana slices fresh and prevent browning, try a simple coconut oil dunk. Gently coat each banana slice in a thin layer of liquid coconut oil (make sure it's not hot) and lay them on paper towels before using. This method doesn't alter the flavor and is quite easy. You can also use a light brush of lemon juice or citric acid also works well as other effective options to prevent browning.