Description
Crumbl Banana Bread Cookies with Cream Cheese Glaze are soft, bakery-style treats packed with the cozy flavors of ripe bananas and topped with a luscious cream cheese glaze and sweet brown sugar bits. This easy copycat recipe brings the magic of Crumbl cookies straight to your kitchen.
Ingredients
For the Cookies:
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½ cup butter, softened
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½ cup brown sugar
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2 tbsp granulated sugar
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1 large egg
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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½ cup mashed very ripe banana
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2 tbsp sour cream or Greek yogurt
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1½ cups all-purpose flour
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1 tbsp cornstarch
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½ tsp baking soda
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2 tsp cinnamon
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¼ tsp salt
For the Cream Cheese Glaze:
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3 oz cream cheese, softened
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2 tsp butter, softened
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¾ cup powdered sugar
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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2–3 tbsp half and half or milk
For the Brown Sugar Bits:
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1 tbsp brown sugar
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¼ tsp cinnamon
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⅛ tsp salt
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2 tsp melted butter
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Cream together butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
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Mix in egg and vanilla. Fold in mashed banana and sour cream.
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In a separate bowl, whisk flour, cornstarch, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
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Gradually combine dry ingredients with wet mixture until just combined.
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Scoop 7 large dough balls onto the baking sheet.
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Bake for 11-12 minutes until edges are set and centers are soft.
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Cool cookies on the baking sheet for 20 minutes.
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Prepare the glaze by beating cream cheese and butter, then adding powdered sugar and vanilla. Thin with milk as needed.
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Mix the brown sugar bits ingredients in a small bowl until crumbly.
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Drizzle glaze over cooled cookies and sprinkle with brown sugar bits.
Notes
Sour cream or Greek yogurt ensures soft, moist cookies.
Adjust glaze thickness with small amounts of milk.
Brown sugar bits are a delicious optional topping—make extra for other desserts!
Cookies are best enjoyed the same day but can be stored for later enjoyment.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American