Every afternoon for as long as I can remember, my dad can be found sitting at the kitchen table having a cup of tea and a snack. This takes place after he gets in from work and before Judge Judy starts, and the snack is always something sweet, like a piece of cake or a few cookies. Banana bread is one of his favorites, so for Father’s Day I wanted to create a new banana bread just for my dad!
You must know there is no way I can just make a typical banana bread, and since I am beyond grateful to have the best dad ever, this had to be one hell of a banana bread! I already knew I would be making these cookies for Father’s Day because they are his all time favorite. You will also find why I am so grateful for my dad in that post 🙂 Then it hit me that I should combine the two and make bourbon pecan cookie dough banana bread. I figured he would love it, I mean it’s cookie dough, what’s not to love?!
I got to testing it out this week, and after a few tries, I am pleased to report it turned out fantastic! The flavors in the bourbon pecan cookies were the perfect match for the banana bread. I placed pretty small amounts of cookie dough through the whole loaf so it almost baked all the way through. The banana bread itself is very good. It’s not too dense, it has just the right amount of banana going on, and the hint of cinnamon makes me happy. Now add to that a pop of the bourbon pecan cookie dough in every few bites, and it really goes to a whole new level! I left a few pieces peeking out of the top which baked into perfect little bites of cookie crust. Words really can’t describe just how good this is!
Happy Father’s Day Dad, hope you like it! You’ll have this along with a box of cookies to enjoy with your tea for the week! Have a great weekend guys, and I hope you make this banana bread!
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup canola oil
- 1.5 cups sugar
- 3 eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup sour cream
- 1.5 cups mashed bananas
- 3 cups AP flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1.5 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 Tablespoon cinnamon
- 6 ounces Bourbon Pecan cookie dough chilled
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a loaf pan with nonstick spray.
- Whisk oil and sugar together.
- Whisk in eggs and vanilla.
- Mix in sour cream and mashed bananas.
- Sift flour, cinnamon, salt, and baking soda.
- Add dries, and mix till combined.
- Pour half the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
- Add 3 ounces of the bourbon pecan cookie dough on top of the batter. Break the cookie dough up into 8 pieces when you do this.
- Pour the rest of the batter into the pan. Break the remaining 3 ounces of cookie dough up into 8 pieces and gently press into the top of the batter.
- Bake 55-65 minutes remembering to rotate once halfway through.
Notes
Do not over fill your loaf pan. The loaf pans I have are on the small side so I had some batter left over. I baked off 6 muffins with the remaining batter.
I always place a loaf pan on a sheet pan when baking so if it does spill over there is no mess!
I found that 6 ounces of cookie dough worked best. Adding too much makes the bread too dense.
Most importantly make sure you use overripe bananas for the best banana bread!
Adding the cookie dough is optional. I also like to add a cup of chopped, toasted pecans to the batter for even more flavor.
Francesca says
A lucky dad with a very lovely daughter. Thank you for sharing your recipes Meghan xx
Averie @ Averie Cooks says
Beyond good looking! Repinned.
Boubon. Cookie Dough. Banana bread…all in one…wow!
Roxana GreenGirl { A little bit of everything} says
this wonderful loaf of banana bread must have put a big smile on your father’s face. I love banana bread loaded with nuts and your Bourbon touch sounds delish!
Terra says
Seriously this looks FREAKING AWESOME!!!! What a fantastic flavor combination:-) Hugs, Terra
bblondie says
Thanks so much Terra! 🙂
Alison @ Ingredients, Inc. says
This looks insanely good! Love your recipes!!
bblondie says
Thanks Alison!
Jennie @themessybakerblog.com says
I’m so drooling over this bread. Pecans, bourbon, and cookie dough all in one glorious loaf… Amazing! I bet you made your dad one happy man on Father’s Day. This sure is one hell of a loaf.
bblondie says
Thanks Jennie! The loaf disappeared very quickly 🙂
Katherine Martinelli says
Oh my goodness this looks sooooo good!! What an amazing combination.
bblondie says
Thanks so much Katherine!
amy@currylime says
You’ve got to be kidding me. Bourbon pecan cookie dough? With banana bread? You are a very naughty woman indeed 🙂
bblondie says
Lol, it had to be done! Thanks for stopping by Amy!
Rafael Medina says
very cool photos
bblondie says
Thanks Raf!
Maureen @ Orgasmic Chef says
Aww what a lovely gift for a man who likes banana bread and tea in the afternoon. Cookie dough? What a great addition.
bblondie says
Thanks so much Maureen!
brighteyedbaker says
Cookie dough in bread?! What a great idea! I love that you used a bourbon pecan cookie dough too; it makes things more interesting and seems like it would work really well with the flavors of banana bread.
bblondie says
Thank you! The bourbon pecan cookies were the perfect match for the banana bread!
Chung-Ah | Damn Delicious says
Oh man you definitely took banana bread to a new level!
bblondie says
Thank you!
Peggy says
What a tasty take on banana bread! I’m sure your dad loved it!
bblondie says
Thanks Peggy, he sure did!
Averie @ Averie Cooks says
Bourbon in banana bread…now you’re talking 🙂
bblondie says
Thank you Averie!
Liz says
This must be the most magnificent banana bread ever!!! What a fabulous invention, my friend!!! I know I’d love the cookies, too (your dad has good taste :)).
bblondie says
Thanks so much Lizzy 🙂
RavieNomNoms says
This is AMAZING! Cookie dough in banana bread? Holy frekkin’ yes please!
bblondie says
Thanks girl!
Stephanie says
What?!!! You are a genius!! This looks amazing with those cookie dough chunks!
bblondie says
Lol, thanks Steph!
CJ at Food Stories says
Thx for connecting with me on foodbuzz. I just subscribed to your blog feed and can’t wait to see what your next post will be!
bblondie says
Thanks for stopping by CJ!
Beth Michelle says
Wow! This is the best looking bana bread I have ever seen. Cookie dough and pecans with bourbon flavor?! Amazing.
bblondie says
Thanks so much Beth!
Hester @ Alchemy in the Kitchen says
Meghan, my dad is wondering if he can swap me for a daughter like you! Gorgeous banana bread. Love the cookie-dough twist.
bblondie says
Lol, thanks Hester!
Amy @ fragrantvanillacake says
Wow…what an amazing sounding combo. You had me at bourbon and bananas but the unexpected cookie dough makes this absolutely fabulous! Hope you have a wonderful weekend :)!
bblondie says
Thanks Amy!
lynn @ the actor's diet says
love this recipe! i don’t even drink alcohol!
bblondie says
Thanks Lynn!
Erin @ Dinners, Dishes, and Desserts says
What a great recipe for your dad! Looks like one hell of a banana bread!
bblondie says
Thanks Erin!
Joy says
The bread looks so good….Cookie dough..wow.
bblondie says
Thanks so much Joy!
ellenbcookery says
Very nice!
bblondie says
Thanks Ellen!
Sandra says
Great mash up Meghan, hope Dad likes it!
bblondie says
Thank you Sandra!
Cassie says
Oh my gosh, this is brilliant. I love the addition of cookie dough. Love, love this!
bblondie says
Thanks Cassie!
Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers says
Oh my gosh!! This looks out of this world!! Bourbon Cookie Dough Balls in Banana Bread! I am so making this!!! I want a slice right now!
bblondie says
Thanks Jen! Wish I could share 🙂
Eftychia says
I politely ask, that is… 🙂
Eftychia says
Delicious dessert and great photos! I think, better, I ask for a tutorial on how you shoot your food photos. I truly need advice on that…
bblondie says
Thanks so much for the lovely compliment Eftychia!