Crumbl Banana Bread Cookies with Cream Cheese Glaze: Soft, Bakery-Style Perfection at Home
If you love banana bread and can’t resist thick, bakery-style cookies, these Crumbl Banana Bread Cookies with Cream Cheese Glaze are about to become your new obsession. Inspired by the iconic Crumbl-style cookies everyone raves about, this homemade version delivers everything you crave: pillowy-soft centers, rich banana flavor, warm cinnamon notes, and a smooth, tangy cream cheese glaze that melts right into the cookie.
Unlike traditional crisp cookies, these are banana bread in cookie form—moist, tender, and comforting. They’re perfect for dessert, gifting, bake sales, or anytime you have ripe bananas begging to be used. Even better? You don’t need any fancy equipment or bakery secrets—just simple ingredients and a little love.
This recipe is completely original, carefully tested, and designed to give you that unmistakable bakery-style look and texture at home.
Why These Banana Bread Cookies Work So Well
Banana bread is beloved for its moist crumb and deep flavor, but translating that into a cookie can be tricky. Too much banana and the cookie spreads; too little and you lose the flavor. This recipe strikes the perfect balance.
Key elements that make these cookies exceptional:
- Overripe bananas for natural sweetness and moisture
- Brown sugar for a soft, chewy texture
- Melted butter to mimic banana bread richness
- Cinnamon and vanilla for warmth and depth
- Cream cheese glaze for contrast and indulgence
The result? A cookie that stays soft for days and tastes like it came straight from a high-end bakery.
Ingredients
For the Banana Bread Cookies
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
- ¾ cup brown sugar, packed
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2 medium bananas)
- ¼ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
For the Cream Cheese Glaze
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2–3 tablespoons milk or cream (as needed)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, mix melted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth and glossy.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until fully incorporated.
- Stir in the mashed bananas and sour cream until smooth.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture just until combined. Do not overmix.
- Scoop dough into large portions (about ¼ cup each) and place on prepared baking sheets, spacing cookies 2–3 inches apart.
- Gently flatten the tops slightly to encourage even baking.
- Bake for 11–14 minutes, or until the edges are set and centers look just baked.
- Allow cookies to cool completely on the baking sheet before glazing.
- For the glaze, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add powdered sugar and vanilla, mixing well.
- Add milk or cream one tablespoon at a time until a pourable glaze forms.
- Spoon or drizzle glaze generously over cooled cookies. Let set before serving.
Crumbl Banana Bread Cookies with Cream Cheese Glaze
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon in a bowl.
- Mix melted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth.
- Add egg, vanilla, mashed bananas, and sour cream; mix until combined.
- Fold in dry ingredients just until combined.
- Scoop large cookie portions onto baking sheets and flatten slightly.
- Bake 11–14 minutes until edges are set. Cool completely.
- Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk to make glaze.
- Glaze cooled cookies and let set before serving.
Notes
Texture and Flavor Profile
These cookies are:
- Ultra-soft and cake-like in the center
- Lightly crisp only at the edges
- Rich with banana flavor but not overpowering
- Balanced by a tangy-sweet cream cheese glaze
They’re not meant to be crunchy—these are comfort cookies through and through.
Tips for Bakery-Style Results
- Use very ripe bananas—the spottier, the better
- Measure flour correctly to avoid dry cookies
- Don’t overbake; slightly underdone centers keep cookies soft
- Let cookies cool fully before glazing to prevent melting
- For extra thickness, chill dough 20 minutes before baking
Variations You’ll Love
- Walnut Banana Bread Cookies: Add ½ cup finely chopped walnuts
- Chocolate Chip Banana Cookies: Fold in ¾ cup mini chocolate chips
- Maple Glaze: Replace vanilla with maple extract in the glaze
- Cinnamon Cream Cheese Glaze: Add a pinch of cinnamon to the glaze
Serving Suggestions
- Serve slightly chilled for a Crumbl-style experience
- Pair with coffee, chai, or a cold glass of milk
- Perfect for brunch spreads or dessert boards
- Great for gifting—these cookies stay soft for days
Storage & Make-Ahead Tips
- Store glazed cookies in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 4 days
- Unglazed cookies can be frozen up to 2 months
- Add glaze after thawing for best texture
Fun Baking Fact
Banana-based baked goods often taste even better the next day. As the flavors settle, these cookies become even more moist and aromatic—if they last that long.
Final Thoughts
These Crumbl Banana Bread Cookies with Cream Cheese Glaze capture everything people love about bakery cookies—size, softness, flavor, and indulgence—without leaving your kitchen. They’re cozy, nostalgic, and impressive all at once.
If banana bread is your comfort food, this cookie version will feel like home.
