BANANA BREAD BROWNIES
These Banana Bread Brownies are the ultimate hybrid dessert—they have the comforting, familiar flavor of a classic banana bread but with the dense, chewy, and moist texture of a brownie. What really takes this recipe over the top is the browned butter frosting. By toasting the butter until it develops those nutty, golden specks, you create a caramel-like topping that perfectly complements the sweetness of the ripe bananas and the crunch of the pecans.
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Banana Bread Brownies
Ingredients:
| Ingredient | Amount |
| Brownies | |
| White sugar | 1 1/2 cups |
| Regular sour cream | 1 cup |
| Unsalted butter (room temp) | 1 stick |
| Ripe bananas (mashed) | 3 large |
| All-purpose flour | 2 cups |
| Pecans (chopped) | 2 cups |
| Pure vanilla extract | 2 teaspoons |
| Baking soda | 1 teaspoon |
| Kosher salt | 3/4 teaspoon |
| Frosting | |
| Powdered sugar | 3 cups |
| Unsalted butter | 1/2 cup |
| Whole milk | 3 tablespoons |
| Pure vanilla extract | 1 1/2 teaspoons |
How To Make Banana Bread Brownies:
Step 1: Prep the Pan: Preheat your oven to 375°F. Prepare a 9×13-inch baking pan with nonstick spray, line it with parchment paper, and give the paper a light spray as well.
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Step 2: Mix the Batter: Using an electric mixer, cream together the sugar, sour cream, and butter (and eggs, if using) in a large bowl. Add the mashed bananas and vanilla, mixing until blended. In a separate bowl, whisk the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually stir the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, then fold in the chopped pecans.
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Step 3: Bake and Cool: Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Bake for 20/30 minutes.
Tip: Check for doneness at the 20-minute mark. Since these are “brownies,” you want them moist, but a toothpick inserted in the center should come out clean. Let them cool completely before frosting.
Step 4: Brown the Butter: Slice the chilled butter and heat it in a heavy skillet over medium heat, whisking often. Once it foams and you see light brown specks on the bottom with a nutty aroma, immediately pour it into a mixing bowl to stop the cooking.
Step 5: Whip the Frosting: Add the powdered sugar to the browned butter 1 cup at a time, stirring after each addition. Add the milk and vanilla, then use an electric mixer to blend until smooth and creamy.
Step 6: Finish and Serve: Spread the frosting evenly over the cooled brownies. Once set, cut into bars and enjoy!
