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Banana Bread Blondies

Decadent Banana Bread Blondies You'll Crave Again and Again

These Banana Bread Blondies combine ripe bananas and brown sugar for a deliciously rich treat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 16 squares
Course: easy cakes
Cuisine: American
Calories: 280
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Blondies
  • 1 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1.5 cups light brown sugar packed
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup mashed ripe bananas about 2-3 medium bananas
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 cup chopped walnuts or pecans optional
For the Brown Butter Glaze
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 3-4 tablespoons milk or heavy cream
  • 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • pinch of salt
For Mixing In
  • 0.5 cup chocolate chips milk, dark, or semi-sweet
  • 0.5 cup toffee bits
  • sprinkles optional for decoration

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk
  • Spatula
  • Baking Pan
  • Oven

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Banana Bread Blondies
  1. Melt 1 cup of unsalted butter in a bowl or saucepan; let cool slightly.
  2. Mix melted butter with 1.5 cups of light brown sugar until smooth.
  3. Beat in 2 eggs, one at a time, then add 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
  4. Incorporate 1 cup of mashed ripe bananas into the mixture.
  5. Whisk together 2 cups of flour, 1 teaspoon of baking powder, 0.5 teaspoon of baking soda, and 0.5 teaspoon of salt in a separate bowl.
  6. Gradually mix dry ingredients into the banana mixture, folding gently.
  7. Fold in optional ingredients like walnuts or pecans, chocolate chips, and toffee bits.
  8. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare your baking pan.
  9. Spread the batter evenly in the baking pan.
  10. Bake for 25-30 minutes until a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs.
  11. Cool the blondies in the pan on a wire rack.
  12. For the glaze, melt 4 tablespoons of unsalted butter until nutty brown.
  13. Whisk together powdered sugar, browned butter, and milk/cream for desired consistency.
  14. Pour glaze over the cooled blondies, cut into squares and serve.
  15. Store in an airtight container at room temperature or in the fridge.

Nutrition

Serving: 1squareCalories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 350IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use very ripe bananas for the best flavor. Avoid overmixing the batter to keep blondies tender.

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