Banana Chocolate Chip Bars
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Banana Chocolate Chip Bars
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A splash of brandy in the browned butter frosting lends a sophisticated allure to these Banana Chocolate Chip Bars. You're going to love them!
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Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup dark brown sugar, packed
- 1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
- 1/2 tsp. baking soda
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1 tsp. cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp. nutmeg
- 3 overripe bananas, mashed (~1 cup)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 2 cups flour
- 1 cup mini chocolate chips + 1/3 cup for garnishing on frosting
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
Brandied Brown Butter Frosting
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter
- 2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
- 1 Tbsp. brandy*
- 1 Tbsp. milk
- 1 tsp. vanilla
Instructions
For the bars:
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking pan with non-stick baking spray and set aside.
- Beat softened butter in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the wire whip attachment for 30 seconds, then add in the sugars and beat until combined.
- Add in the baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt; beat until combined, scraping down sides of bowl occasionally.
- Beat in the eggs, mashed bananas, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until combined.
- Turn off mixer, add in flour and mini chocolate chips. Fold until combined.
- Pour batter into prepared baking dish, spreading evenly.
- Bake for 23-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out mostly clean. A few crumbs is OK (we don't want to over bake these beauties!) Cool bars completely.
Brandied Brown Butter Frosting
- Place the butter in a light colored pan over medium heat and melt.
- Stir the butter to keep it moving as it melts; turn heat down to low.
- Watch butter closely, continuing to stir, noticing how butter will begin to foam, simmer, and turn golden. It will smell nutty and buttery at this point and that's when you'll turn heat off.
- Pour into a medium sized heat proof bowl to stop cooking process (if you leave it in the same pan it's cooked in, butter will burn).
- Add in the sifted powdered sugar, brandy, milk and vanilla extract. Whisk until combined. Add a splash more milk to get to desired spreading consistency. Spread on cooled bars. Sprinkle more mini chocolate chips on top, gently pressing them into the frosting to stick. Cut and enjoy.
Notes
- Don't over bake: I know this goes without saying for most baked goods but over baking these bars will dry them out. Pull them out before you think you need to since they will continue to cook in the pan as they cool.
- Feel free to line the pan with parchment paper for easy clean up.
- Store bars in an airtight container for up to 1 week in the fridge or freezer for 3 months. They freeze well because they're so moist!
- Use more milk instead of brandy, if desired.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
20bars
Calories
255kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
34g
(11%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
28mg
(9%)
Sodium
185mg
(8%)
Potassium
81mg
(2%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
31g
(62%)
Vitamin A
337IU
(7%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
34mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 20bars
Amount Per Serving
Calories 255 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 20bars | |
| Calories | 255kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 34g | 11% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 28mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 185mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 81mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 31g | 62% |
| Vitamin A | 337IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 34mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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