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4.89 from 9 votes

Banana Mousse Cookies

Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories:

Ingredients

For The Banana Filling

For The Cookies

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400° and line a baking sheet(s) with parchment paper. Set aside.

For The Cookies

  • In a medium bowl, whisk flour, sugar and salt together.
  • Add egg whites and vanilla, stir until nice and smooth.
  • Next, add butter and whisk until combined.
  • Using a 1 ½ tsp cookie scoop, drop onto prepared baking sheet 4 inches apart.
  • Carefully place in the oven and bake for approximately 5-7 minutes or until edges start to brown.
  • Remove from oven, loosen from baking sheet and using a wooden spoon, wrap the cookie around the end of the spoon. Press to seal and hold for 15-20 seconds.
  • Once set, remove from end of wooden spoon and place of wire rack to cool. Continue with remaining cookies. Let cool completely before filling. *Return to oven for 1 minute if cookies become too cool and unable to shape.

For The Banana Filling

  • Beat heavy cream on high speed until high peaks form.
  • Add powdered sugar and beat until soft peaks form and mixture is light and fluffy.
  • Fold mixture into mashed bananas.
  • Stir lemon juice and rum into mousse mixture. Cover with plastic wrap and chill.
  • Fill cookies once cookies have cooled completely then enjoy!

Notes

Cookie recipe from Taste of Home
Banana Mousse recipe adapted from Kroger's