Banana Bread Brownies (Print Version)

Ingredients:

01 - Butter, softened: 1/2 cup.
02 - Granulated sugar: 1 cup.
03 - Eggs: 2 large.
04 - Sour cream: 1 cup.
05 - Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon.
06 - All-purpose flour: 2 cups.
07 - Baking soda: 1 teaspoon.
08 - Salt: 1/4 teaspoon.
09 - Mashed ripe bananas: 1 cup (about 2-3 bananas).
10 - Butter (for frosting): 1/2 cup.
11 - Powdered sugar: 4 cups.
12 - Vanilla extract (for frosting): 1 1/2 teaspoons.
13 - Milk: 3 tablespoons.

Instructions:

01 - Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish, then lightly dust it with flour.
02 - In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
03 - Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Then mix in the sour cream and vanilla extract.
04 - In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing until just combined.
05 - Gently fold in the mashed bananas.
06 - Spread the batter evenly in the prepared baking dish and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
07 - Let the brownies cool completely in the dish on a wire rack.
08 - To make the frosting, melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat, allowing it to brown slightly. Remove from heat immediately to prevent burning.
09 - In a large bowl, mix the browned butter, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and milk until smooth and creamy.
10 - Once the brownies are cooled, spread the frosting over them evenly. Cut into squares and serve.

Notes:

01 - Banana Bread Brownies combine the best of both worlds: the moist texture of banana bread with the richness of brownies, topped with a decadent brown butter frosting.