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Delicious Banana Pudding Cookie Cups topped with fresh bananas and creamy pudding

Banana Pudding Cookie Cups

A cozy and sweet treat combining classic banana pudding flavors in a soft cookie cup, perfect for easy serving and delightful at gatherings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 12 cups
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cookie Cup Ingredients
  • 1 package Vanilla cookie dough Store bought refrigerated dough is fine.
  • 0.5 cup Butter Only if your dough needs it, or if you are making your own.
  • a pinch Salt If your dough tastes a little flat.
Banana Pudding Filling Ingredients
  • 1 package Instant vanilla pudding mix Instant is easier than cook and serve.
  • 2 cups Cold milk For whisking the pudding.
  • 0.5 cup Sweetened condensed milk Highly recommended for richness.
  • 2 cups Whipped topping Or homemade whipped cream.
  • 2 Ripe bananas Yellow with a few spots is perfect.
  • 0.5 cup Vanilla wafers For topping, can use crushed cookies.

Method
 

Preparation of Cookie Cups
  1. Preheat your oven to the temperature indicated on the cookie dough package, usually around 350°F (175°C).
  2. Press a piece of cookie dough into each cup of a muffin pan, lightly greasing the pan first if desired.
  3. Bake until golden around the edges, about 10 minutes.
  4. Remove from oven and press down the centers with the back of a spoon to create a cup shape. Let them cool completely.
Making the Filling
  1. In a bowl, whisk together the pudding mix and cold milk. Add in sweetened condensed milk if using.
  2. Let the mixture sit for a few minutes to thicken.
  3. Fold in the whipped topping gently to maintain fluffiness.
Assembling the Cups
  1. Place a few banana slices at the bottom of each cooled cookie cup.
  2. Spoon the pudding mixture into the cups, then add more banana slices and top with crushed vanilla wafers.
  3. If desired, add a small swirl of whipped cream on top.

Notes

Cool the cookie cups completely before filling to avoid a slippery mess. Use ripe bananas and slice them right before assembling to keep them fresh. Avoid overfilling the cups.