Banana Brownies (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ For the brownies
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1 & 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
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1/2 teaspoon baking powder
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1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
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1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
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1 & 1/2 cups light brown sugar, packed
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3/4 cup mashed banana
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1 large egg
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ For the frosting
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8 ounces cream cheese, softened
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1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
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2 cups powdered sugar
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
# Instructions:
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Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a 9x13 baking dish with parchment paper, set aside.
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In a medium sized bowl, stir together the flour, baking powder, and salt, set aside.
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Place the melted butter into a large bowl with the brown sugar, mashed banana, egg, and vanilla, whisk until smooth.
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Add the flour mixture and stir until combined with no dry patches.
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Spread the batter into the prepared baking dish. Bake for 30-35 minutes until the edges are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Place the baking dish on a wire rack to cool completely.
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While the blondies are cooling, make the frosting by placing the cream cheese and butter into a large bowl and whip it until smooth with an electric hand mixer. You can also do this with a stand mixer with the paddle attachment.
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Add the powdered sugar a little at a time until combined, scrape down the sides as needed. Add the vanilla, turn the mixer on to medium speed and whip for 3 minutes until light and fluffy.
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Lift the blondies out of the baking dish using the parchment paper to help. Frost them and cut into bars, serve immediately.
# Notes:
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These banana brownies have a cake-like texture with a rich cream cheese frosting.
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Use very ripe bananas for the best flavor and sweetness.