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8) Banana Cream Cheese Swirl Cookies

Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup mashed ripe bananas about 2 medium
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 4 oz cream cheese softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon optional

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheet with parchment.
  2. Cream butter, cream cheese, and sugar until light. Beat in egg and vanilla, then mashed bananas.
  3. Whisk flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon; fold into wet mixture until just combined.
  4. Drop tablespoons of dough onto sheet. Swirl a small additional dollop of cream cheese on top and use a toothpick to create a marbled look.
  5. Bake 10–12 minutes until edges set and tops are lightly golden. Cool 5 minutes on sheet, then transfer to rack.