Preparation method!!!!



Preparation Method

Step 1: Preheat & Prep

  1. Preheat the Oven :

    • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) .
    • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat to prevent sticking.
  2. Prepare Ingredients :

    • Dice the strawberries and bananas into small, even pieces. Pat them dry with a paper towel to remove excess moisture (this prevents soggy cookies).
    • Soften the butter and cream cheese by leaving them at room temperature for about 30 minutes.

Step 2: Make the Cookie Dough

  1. Cream Butter and Sugars :

    • In a large mixing bowl, use a hand mixer or stand mixer to cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar. Beat on medium speed for 2–3 minutes , until light and fluffy.
  2. Add Wet Ingredients :

    • Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until fully incorporated. The mixture should look smooth and slightly glossy.
  3. Incorporate Pudding Mix :

    • Stir in the banana pudding mix until combined. This adds sweetness and a hint of banana flavor to the cookies.
  4. Mix Dry Ingredients :

    • In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
    • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed just until combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the cookies soft.
  5. Fold in Fruit :

    • Gently fold in the diced strawberries and bananas using a spatula. Be careful not to mash the fruit or overmix the dough, as this can release juices and make the cookies dense.

Step 3: Bake the Cookies

  1. Scoop Dough :

    • Drop spoonfuls of dough (about 1–2 tablespoons each) onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.
  2. Bake :

    • Bake in the preheated oven for 10–12 minutes , or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers are set. The cookies will firm up as they cool, so avoid overbaking.
  3. Cool :

    • Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes , then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.


 

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