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Crumbl Banana Bread Cookies with Cream Cheese Glaze

Soft, bakery-style banana bread cookies topped with a smooth cream cheese glaze, inspired by Crumbl.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 10 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 240

Ingredients
  

Cookie Dough
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp baking soda
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 0.25 tsp nutmeg
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 0.75 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1 egg large
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 0.75 cup mashed ripe bananas
Cream Cheese Glaze
  • 4 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2-3 tbsp milk or cream

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheet
  • Wire rack
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  3. Cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg and vanilla.
  4. Mix in mashed bananas until smooth.
  5. Add dry ingredients and mix just until combined.
  6. Scoop dough onto baking sheets and gently flatten.
  7. Bake 12–15 minutes until set. Cool completely.
  8. Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk until smooth.
  9. Drizzle glaze over cooled cookies and let set before serving.

Notes

For best flavor, use very ripe bananas with brown spots.