These Crumbl banana bread cookies are the best cookies for banana bread lovers. They are made with a thick banana bread cookie that has a muffin top texture. They are then topped with a sweet vanilla cream cheese glaze and sweet and salty brown sugar crumbs.
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If you have never tried the Crumbl banana bread cookie, you are 100% missing out. It’s one of those cookies that is not too sweet, super soft when you bite into it and packed with banana bread flavors.
I have been getting requests to make for months now, so when I saw that it was in stores, I immediately jumped at the occasion of grabbing one for myself. I went there bright and early to make sure I avoid the lines and get my cookie fix. It was so so worth it!
This is the best Crumbl banana bread cookies
Now, on the other hand, if you don’t have a Crumbl bakery by where you live, I want you to stay positive because I was able to recreate a very similar cookie to the one that they have in store. This one doesn’t require you to drive hours to get to the nearest Crumbl bakery, and it will allow you to make it at any time too!
If you’re ever craved banana bread but wanted to try out something a little different these soft banana bread cookies are going to become your go-to!
Why you need to make this recipe!
- These cookies are super soft, just like a banana bread loaf.
- They are super easy to make
- These cookies are a great way to use up overripe bananas.
- You will be able to make your favorite Crumbl cookie recipe year round with this recipe!
- If you’re looking to practice self control, this is a great recipe to try that on. It’s gonna be pretty hard, but hey practice makes perfect.
Ingredients for this Crumbl banana bread cookie recipe
Here are the ingredients you will need to make these banana cookies. Make sure to scroll down to the recipe card for the full detailed ingredient measurements.
- Butter– You will need butter for both the cookie base as well as the brown sugar bits.
- Brown sugar– This recipe uses mainly brown sugar because brown sugar always makes banana bread better!
- Egg– The egg is th ebinding agent of this recipe.
- Banana– Make sure to use very ripe bananas to get that deep banana bread flavor in these cookies.
- Vanilla – The vanilla will add a nice depth of flavor to these.
- Sour cream– The sour cream will keep our cookies moist and delicious while also activating the baking soda.
- Flour– AP flour works great for this recipe.
- Corn starch- The corn starch wil help make these cookies extra soft just like banana bread.
- Baking soda– The baking soda will give these cookies extra height.
- Salt– I always add a little salt to my baked goods to balance out the sweetness of the cookies.
- Cinnamon– The cinnamon will spice our cookies enough to make them taste like banana bread.
- Cream cheese– The glaze that is used for these cookies is made out of mainly cream cheese.
- Powdered sugar– The powdered sugar will sweeten our cream cheese glaze.
- Milk– The mix will thin out the cream cheese glaze enough to drizzle on top of the cookies.
How to make Crumbl Banana Bread Cookies
This is how you can make banana bread cookies. Make sure to scroll down to the recipe card for the full detailed instructions!
- Cream the butter and brown sugar together.
- Add in the egg, and vanilla then mix to incorporate.
- Gently fold in the mashed banana.
- Mix the flour, cinnamon, salt, and baking soda until the flour mixture disappears.
- Scoop out the cookie dough onto the preapred baking sheet and bake.
Make the cream cheese Glaze
- Cream the cream cheese, until soft.
- Add in the powdered sugar and vanilla and beat to combine.
- Mix int the milk or half and half to create a glaze thick enough to drizzle on the banana bread cookies.
- Drizzle the glaze on the cookies then top with the brown sugar bits.
Make the brown sugar bits
- Stir the brown sugar, melted butter, and salt together.
- Sprinkle on top of the glazed cookies and enjoy!
Frequently asked questions – FAQ
How to store these Crumbl banana bread cookies?
You can store these banana muffin top cookies with cream cheese frosting in an air-tight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. They’re still delicious right out of the fridge but you should definitely let them get back to room temperature before enjoying them for maximum enjoyment!
Can I freeze banana bread cookies?
You can freeze these banana bread cookies in an air-tight container before frosting them for up to 3 months.
Once you’re ready to enjoy them you can thaw them in the fridge overnight or at room temperature for a few hours then frost them and enjoy!
Can I make catering sized Crumbl banana bread cookies?
Absolutely!
Instead of making 7 cookies, it will make 14 smaller-sized cookies (so double the number of cookies for the same batch size.) You will also need to bake these cookies for about 8-9 minutes instead as well.
Why is the cream cheese glaze a little different from the original recipe?
The cream cheese glaze on the original Crumbl banana bread cookies didn’t have much cream cheese flavor and had a more liquidy yet thick texture which leads me to think that they used cream cheese powder in their original recipe.
In an effort to keep this recipe easily replicable in your own kitchen, I decided to stick to a regular cream cheese glaze. So the taste will slightly differ from the original cream cheese glaze on their banana bread cookies but will still be delicious nonetheless.
Crumbl banana bread cookies
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Crumbl Banana Bread Cookies with Cream Cheese glaze
Ingredients
- ½ cup butter softened , salted or unsalted
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 medium banana very ripe, about ½ cup
- 2 tablespoon sour cream or greek yogurt
- 1 & ½ cup AP flour
- 1 tablespoon corn starch
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 2 teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Cream cheese glaze**
- 3 oz Cream cheese softened
- 2 teaspoon butter softened
- ¾ cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2-3 tablespoon half and half or milk
Make the brown sugar bits
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoon melted butter unsalted, cooled down a bit
Instructions
Make the Banana bread cookies
- Start by preheating the oven to 350F then line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
- In a mixing bowl, cream the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until fluffy. Add in the egg, and vanilla, and mix to combine.
- Gently fold in the mashed banana, and the sour cream then mix in the flour, corn starch, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Stop stirring as soon as the flour mixture disappears.
- Using a large cookie scooper, scoop out 7 equally sized cookie dough balls, and place them directly on the baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven for 11-12 minutes then let them cool down on the baking sheet for 20 minutes then transfer to a cooling rack.
Make the cream cheese glaze ** read notes
- In a bowl, cream the cream cheese, and butter together until soft and creamy. Add in the powdered sugar and vanilla extract and beat again until smooth.
- Add in 2 tablespoons of milk or half and half and mix until the glaze is thick enough to be poured or drizzled on top of the cookies. If the glaze is still too thick add ½ tablespoon of milk or half and half at a time and stir.
- Top each cookie with the cream cheese glaze, then decorate with the brown sugar bits.
Make the brown sugar bits
- In a small bowl, stir the brown sugar, cinnamon, salt, and melted butter together until crumbly. Top the cookies with it and enjoy!
Notes
How to store these Crumbl banana bread cookies?
You can store these banana muffin top cookies with cream cheese frosting in an air-tight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. They’re still delicious right out of the fridge but you should definitely let them get back to room temperature before enjoying them for maximum enjoyment!Nutrition
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Nicole
I love all of your recipes and enjoy your Instagram content! I made the banana bread cookies tonight and they were fantastic! I especially love your detailed instructions and step by step photos. I can’t wait to make more yummy treats! Thank you so much ❤️ @feedtheheart_
Chahinez
Thank you for sharing your thoughts on this recipe Nicole! I appreciate it.
Kim
These were so good! Super soft, and I managed to get 9 cookies out of the recipe.
Chahinez
Oooh enjoy!
Kaia
I never leave comments or reviews but holy moly these cookies are yummy!! Definitely a new go to recipe!
Chahinez
Thank you! I appreciate it!
Alisa
These cookies were amazing! My whole family loved them! I usually make banana bread with overripe bananas, but after trying these, I don’t think I’ll ever go back! Love the cookie portions, and cream cheese frosting with brown sugar bits, such a delicious combination!
Chahinez
I am so happy that we converted you to an overripe banana cookie kinda person! Enjoy friend!
Trina
I haven’t had a recipe of yours that I didn’t like!!
Kennedy
normally, im a little nervous when trying out a recipe that doesn’t have a ton of ratings but i KNEW i had to try this recipe the second i saw it! i checked the comments too and all the positive feedback from fellow home chefs reassured me, so i gave it a shot! and let me say: THESE ARE SOME OF THE BEST COOKIES IVE EVER HAD! definitely better than some of the real crumbl cookies i’ve had! everything about this recipe is perfect and i’m IN LOVE with these delicious pieces of heaven!! THANK YOU FOR THIS RECIPE CHAHINEZ, it’s now my go-to!! <3
Chahinez
Awh!! Thank you for such a great review Kennedy!! Glad the comments helped you make your decision and so happy you enjoyed them 🙂 !
Alice
Haven’t even frosted them yet, but leaving a 5 star review cause I already know that they’re good! Ate some of the batter while making them, and wow! it is so much like banana bread. My family and I split the 7th cookie amongst ourselves and loved it so much. It tasted just like my favorite banana muffin recipe – it was almost like a banana muffie! Very soft, moist, and cake lake. Very excited to add the cream cheese glaze to the remaining 6 😀
Kathy
The cookie dough was a little difficult to work with because its almost more like a bread batter. It easily spreads. I suggest refrigerating or even par freezing the dough to make handling it easier. My best friend’s 30th birthday cookies! She was obsessed.
Chahinez
It definitely is on the softer side because I was trying to get the texture to be more on the cakey side. I am so happy to hear you best friend loved them!
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Jennifer
I am not one to leave reviews— but had to end my streak to tell you how incredible these are! I think they are actually better than crumbl! Finally something to do with old bananas that my kids will eat haha. My favorite part was the texture— like eating a cloud!
Chahinez
Thank you for taking the time to leave this review, Jennifer! So kind!
Abby
So good with morning coffee !!!
Chahinez
Thank you so much for trying them!
Chahinez
Sam
Amazing! Made them for my coworkers and they loved everyone loved them.
Chahinez
I love hearing that! Thank you so much for trying them Sam! Glad to hear everyone’s loved them 🙂
Chahinez
Joe
Amazing recipe, perfect banana bread/cookie mix. Must try! Probably one of my favorites overall.
Mikaela
These were so yummy! Imagine a banana muffin top (everyone knows the top is by far the best part of a muffin) but even better because there’s the glaze and crumbles. Another winning recipe!!
Antonia
Absolutely loved this recipe! So soft and the cream cheese frosting was the perfect pairing. My family is already asking for the next batch. 😄
Chahinez
Thank you so much for trying it out, Antonia!! So happy to hear everyone enjoyed it 🙂
Chahinez
Diane
Any adjustments for altitude? Other cookies I have added additional butter 😀- so far no complaints! Looking forward to sharing these!
Chahinez
Here is a really good guide for high-altitude baking!
https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/learn/resources/high-altitude-baking
Sarah Overly
I absolutely love following your recipes! Haven’t had a bad one even in the slightest. These were so incredibly soft. I loved the little brown sugar bits with the cream cheese glaze/frosting. I could care less if it’s exactly same or not these were phenomenal. Ready for the next recipe!