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Banana Split Cookies

One of my favorite summer treats is a banana split. Over the weekend I was in the kitchen getting ready to make up my classic chocolate chip cookie recipe for my daddy, and suddenly I decided to change it up. I used my classic chocolate chip cookie recipe and made some modifications to create the most delicious cookie ever...the banana split cookie. I even topped it with a cherry. This is my new go to easy cookie recipe that is perfect for any summer soiree.

Banana Split Cookies 
Ingredients 
2 sticks butter, at room temperature
3/4 c. sugar
3/4 c. packed brown sugar
2 large egg (I used Eggland's Best)
1 tsp. vanilla (I used Watkins Pure Vanilla)
2 3/4 c. flour
1 1/4 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
about 1/2 a box of JELL-O brand Instant Banana Cream Pudding
1 pkg. chocolate chunks coarsely chopped
1/2 c.  coarsely chopped pecans
1/4 c. dried bananas chopped
10 maraschino cherries cut into quarters
Directions 
• Preheat oven to 350° F
• Beat butter, sugar, brown sugar, banana cream instant pudding mix and vanilla together for 3 minutes. 
• Add the egg and beat until combined. 
• In a separate bowl whisk together the flour, salt and baking soda. 
• Slowly combine the flour mixture with the egg mixture and mix on a low speed until combined. 
• Remove the bowl from the mixer and stir in chocolate chunks, pecans, and dried bananas. 
• Scoop the dough into tablespoon-size mounds and place on a non-stick baking sheet, about 2 inches apart. Top with a piece of cherry. 
• Bake until lightly browned at the edges, 7-12 minutes depending on your oven. 
• Allow cookies to cool for a minute or two on the baking sheet before you transfer to a wire cooling rack.
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28 comments

  1. Miss IndependentJuly 27, 2011 at 7:40 AM

    ooh, never heard of anything like this b4! looks yummy!

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  2. Bud and LeoJuly 27, 2011 at 7:45 AM

    LOVE these! What a perfect dessert!

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  3. EmilyJuly 27, 2011 at 8:33 AM

    I would never be able to make these. The other night both parents asked if I needed help making break and bake cookies. So feel free to mail them :) Hope you got your shoes!!

    Emily

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  4. Portuguese PrepsterJuly 27, 2011 at 8:47 AM

    this soooo clever! I'm going to try this!

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  5. Staley McJuly 27, 2011 at 9:08 AM

    These look so yummy! I'm going to have to try!

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  6. AimeeJuly 27, 2011 at 9:09 AM

    Sounds & looks delish! Maybe I will have to try for myself!

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  7. My Life as A PlateJuly 27, 2011 at 9:28 AM

    ummmm these sound amazing....I cannot wait to try these

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  8. AnonymousJuly 27, 2011 at 9:52 AM

    Ridiculously creative! I love it!! I need to start thinking "outside the box" more when I bake... I rely so much on recipes somtimes, it gets a little boring.

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  9. KatieJuly 27, 2011 at 10:21 AM

    I'm so glad you've left me comments on my blog because I found yours a while back and then somehow lost it, but not anymore! :)

    XOXO
    Katie

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  10. little tJuly 27, 2011 at 10:40 AM

    These look nice, but Im a little wary of anything banana flavoured... I love bananas though...

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  11. KimberlyJuly 27, 2011 at 10:41 AM

    Hey !
    Oh my God, your killing me here, I'm already hungry waiting for lunch x_x'
    Those cookies look delicious
    Xoxo

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  12. AnonymousJuly 27, 2011 at 11:35 AM

    They look yummy!

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  13. Emma and SarahJuly 27, 2011 at 11:50 AM

    Great blog ! Want to follow each other :) ??

    xoxo

    www.just-wishes.blogspot.com

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  14. JessJuly 27, 2011 at 2:18 PM

    I've never even heard of Banana Split cookies.... yuuuuum!

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  15. Cajun CowgirlJuly 27, 2011 at 3:42 PM

    These look like tiny bites of AWESOME! I will have to try. Banana Split Cake is one of my favorite summer dessert!

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  16. CarrieJuly 27, 2011 at 4:21 PM

    OMG! I have never seen nor tasted this before. So cool. I'm going to show my sister so she can make some and we can taste this yummy goodness!

    :)
    Carrie
    http://readmylifeascarrie.blogspot.com/

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  17. sherri lynnJuly 27, 2011 at 4:43 PM

    Oh these sound so good!

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  18. BrittanyJuly 27, 2011 at 4:47 PM

    This looks DELISH!!!
    We are having a cookout this weekend and I'm SOO making these.

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  19. Amber Blue BirdJuly 27, 2011 at 4:51 PM

    If I could eat a banana split everyday I would...my love for them is deep.

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  20. KristinJuly 27, 2011 at 5:26 PM

    OMG...those look sooooooo delicious!

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  21. CelesteJuly 27, 2011 at 6:12 PM

    these look so yummy! if only i wasn't allergic to nuts :(

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  22. AshleyJuly 27, 2011 at 7:22 PM

    Looks delicious!

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  23. REBrownJuly 27, 2011 at 7:46 PM

    What a neat idea! Thanks for sharing.

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  24. KelseyJuly 27, 2011 at 9:39 PM

    NICE!!!!! the cherries are such a great touch!

    xoxo <3

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  25. Lisa FergusJuly 27, 2011 at 9:44 PM

    Oh my YUM!!! These sound amazing!

    http://www.stilettosanddiaperbags.blogspot.com/

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  26. AnonymousJuly 27, 2011 at 10:10 PM

    What a name like that, those sound like the perfect cookie!

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  27. Taj AcostaJuly 28, 2011 at 7:01 PM

    oh my gracious! Now only if it wasn't so hot outside, I need it to cool down a little so I can bake again! xo

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  28. JosieJuly 29, 2011 at 1:20 AM

    Oooh, these sound so tasty! I love cookies with cherries in them...
    xo Josie
    www.winksmilestyle.com

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