Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F. Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats and set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar with an electric mixer on medium speed until light, fluffy, and well combined, about 1 to 2 minutes.
- Add the mashed banana, egg, and vanilla extract. Beat on medium speed until fully incorporated and smooth.
- In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, nutmeg, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed just until a soft, sticky batter forms. Do not overmix. Scrape down the sides and bottom of the bowl as needed.
- Using a medium cookie scoop, drop rounded scoops of batter onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 3 inches apart.
- Bake for 7 to 9 minutes, or until the tops are set, the edges are lightly golden, and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 to 10 minutes, then carefully transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- To make the frosting, beat the softened cream cheese on medium speed until smooth and free of lumps.
- Add the softened butter and beat until well combined and creamy.
- Gradually add the sifted powdered sugar and vanilla extract, beating on low speed until incorporated.
- Increase the speed to medium-high and beat for 1 to 2 minutes until the frosting is light, fluffy, and spreadable.
- Once the cookies are completely cool, spread a generous layer of cream cheese frosting over each cookie. Serve immediately or store as directed.
