Dive into a delightful experience with these luxurious cookies, combining the rich aromas of browned butter and vanilla bean with the unique additions of fresh banana, cream cheese chips, and an irresistible cinnamon crumble topping. Each cookie is a masterful blend of sweet and savory notes, making every bite deeply satisfying and deliciously complex.
Why You’ll Love This:
These cookies are a perfect marriage of flavors and textures. The brown butter provides a deep, caramel-like richness, while the vanilla bean adds an elegant flavor profile. The inclusion of ripe banana enhances the moisture and sweetness, complemented by the tanginess of cream cheese chips. The cinnamon crumble not only adds a delightful crunch but also infuses each bite with warm, spicy undertones.
Perfect Occasion:
Ideal for holiday gatherings, cozy weekend baking, or as a sophisticated treat for a dessert buffet at dinner parties. They also make wonderful gifts, packaged beautifully for a personal touch.
Decoration Tips:
For a beautiful finish, drizzle a vanilla or cream cheese glaze over the cooled cookies. Top with a sprinkle of finely crushed graham crackers or a light dusting of cinnamon sugar for extra flair. These decorations not only enhance the cookies’ visual appeal but also their texture and flavor depth.
Ingredients:
- Cookie Dough:
- 165g browned butter
- 100g brown sugar
- 60g granulated sugar
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 ripe banana, mashed
- 1 tbsp vanilla bean paste
- 1/2 tsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 250g all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- Pinch of salt
- 100g cream cheese chips
- 100g graham crackers, crushed
- Cinnamon Crumble:
- 70g melted butter
- 95g all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup coconut sugar
- 2 tbsp rolled oats
- 1 tbsp cinnamon
- Frosting:
- 2 oz cream cheese, softened
- 35-45g powdered sugar
- 1-2 tbsp milk or heavy cream
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- Prepare the Cinnamon Crumble:
- Mix melted butter with flour, coconut sugar, rolled oats, and cinnamon until it achieves a crumbly texture. Refrigerate this mixture to chill.
- Brown the Butter:
- Cook butter in a pan over medium heat until it turns golden and emits a nutty aroma. Allow it to cool slightly; you may speed up cooling by placing it in the freezer for about 10 minutes.
- Cookie Dough:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C).
- In a bowl, combine the cooled brown butter with both sugars and beat well.
- Incorporate the egg yolk and vanilla bean paste, followed by the mashed banana and lemon juice, mixing thoroughly.
- Sift in the flour, baking soda, and cinnamon, and gently mix. Stir in the salt, cream cheese chips, and crushed graham crackers.
- Assemble the Cookies:
- Fold about 1/3 cup of the cinnamon crumble into the dough lightly. Using a 2 oz cookie scoop, place dough balls onto a parchment-lined baking tray, pressing a bit of extra crumble on top of each.
- Baking:
- Bake for 12-14 minutes until the edges are just golden. Avoid overbaking to keep the cookies soft.
- Cooling and Frosting:
- Let cookies cool before topping with frosting. For the frosting, blend cream cheese with powdered sugar, vanilla, and enough milk or cream to achieve a smooth consistency.
Enjoy these enticingly rich and complex cookies, perfect for sharing or indulging on your own!
