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Banana Bread Blondies

Indulgent Banana Bread Blondies That You’ll Crave Daily

These Banana Bread Blondies are a chewy and sweet delight, featuring ripe bananas, chocolate chips, and toffee bits.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Desserts
Cuisine American
Servings 12 squares
Calories 250 kcal

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • spatula
  • Baking pan
  • Saucepan
  • whisk

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
  • 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
  • 0.5 cup Chocolate chips milk, dark, or semi-sweet
  • 0.5 cup Toffee bits

For the Brown Butter Glaze

  • 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter browned
  • 2 cups Powdered sugar
  • 3-4 tablespoons Milk or heavy cream adjust for desired consistency
  • 0.5 teaspoon Vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt to elevate sweetness

For Decoration

  • Sprinkles as desired

Instructions
 

Step-by-Step Instructions

  • Melt the butter in a microwave-safe bowl. Allow it to cool slightly.
  • Combine the melted butter and brown sugar until smooth.
  • Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each. Stir in vanilla.
  • Mix in the mashed bananas until combined.
  • Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl.
  • Fold dry ingredients into banana mixture until just combined.
  • Fold in optional ingredients like nuts, chocolate chips, and toffee bits.
  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare the baking pan.
  • Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes.
  • Cool the blondies in the pan for at least 15 minutes.
  • Make the brown butter glaze by melting butter until browned.
  • Whisk together powdered sugar, browned butter, milk, vanilla, and salt.
  • Once the blondies are cool, frost with the brown butter glaze.
  • Decorate with sprinkles if desired, then cut and serve.
  • Store any leftovers in an airtight container.

Notes

These Banana Bread Blondies are a perfect treat for gatherings and can be customized with various mix-ins.

Nutrition

Serving: 1squareCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Banana Bread Blondies, Brown Butter Glaze, Chewy Dessert, Chocolate Chips, Quick Dessert, Toffee Bits
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