Banana caramel cookie bake: A gooey delight awaits!
A warm, gooey, caramel-drizzled bake loaded with banana comfort that’s perfect for dessert.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ripe bananas, sliced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 8–10 vanilla sandwich cookies or butter cookies
- 1/4 cup caramel sauce (plus extra for drizzling)
- 1 scoop vanilla ice cream (for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a small baking dish.
- In a bowl, toss banana slices with lemon juice to prevent browning.
- Add brown sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, salt, melted butter, cornstarch, and heavy cream. Gently mix until bananas are coated and glossy.
- Pour mixture into the baking dish, spreading evenly.
- Arrange cookies on top and drizzle lightly with caramel sauce.
- Bake for 18–22 minutes until bubbly and golden around the edges.
- Remove from oven and let rest 5 minutes. Top with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and drizzle generously with more caramel sauce.
Notes
- Serve warm for maximum gooey texture
- Add chopped pecans for crunch
- Sprinkle with sea salt for salted caramel vibes
- Use very ripe bananas for natural sweetness
- Don’t overbake or bananas will lose softness
- Swap caramel for chocolate sauce for a twist
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 410 kcal
- Sodium: 190 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Carbohydrates: 58 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g