Description
These Banana Bread Blondies are a delightful twist on traditional banana bread, featuring a rich, moist texture with warm cinnamon and a luscious brown sugar butter frosting. Perfect for a comforting snack or dessert, they combine the sweetness of ripe bananas with a buttery, cinnamon-spiced batter baked to golden perfection.
Ingredients
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Blondie Batter
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup mashed banana (about one medium-large banana)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1½ – 2 teaspoons cinnamon (to taste)
Frosting
- ¼ cup unsalted butter
- â…“ cup light brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- Pinch of salt
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8 x 8 inch baking pan with aluminum foil and spray it with cooking spray to ensure easy removal of the blondies later.
- Combine wet ingredients and sugar: In a mixing bowl, whisk the melted unsalted butter, light brown sugar, and salt until the mixture is smooth and well blended.
- Add egg and spices: Crack in the large egg, add vanilla extract, and cinnamon. Stir the ingredients thoroughly until fully combined.
- Incorporate mashed banana and flour: Fold in the mashed banana gently, then gradually add the all-purpose flour, stirring until the batter is smooth without overmixing.
- Bake the batter: Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly using a spatula. Bake in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the center is set and a toothpick inserted comes out mostly clean.
- Cool the blondies: Remove from the oven and allow the blondies to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before frosting.
- Prepare the frosting: In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the additional butter until it turns amber in color. Stir in the brown sugar, milk, and a pinch of salt. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
- Add powdered sugar and vanilla: Once slightly cooled, whisk in the powdered sugar and vanilla extract until the frosting is smooth and creamy.
- Frost and serve: Spread the frosting evenly over the cooled blondies. Allow the frosting to set for about 15 minutes, then slice into squares and serve.
Notes
- Use ripe bananas for the best sweetness and moisture.
- Do not overmix the batter to keep the blondies tender.
- The frosting can be adjusted in thickness by adding more powdered sugar or milk as needed.
- Store blondies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
- For a healthier twist, consider using whole wheat flour but expect a denser texture.
