Chunky Monkey Brownies
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4.3
Chunky Monkey Brownies
Description
Chunky Monkey Brownies start with a smooth batter made by creaming together softened butter and sugars, then mixing in eggs, vanilla extract, and salt. Flour and ripe banana are folded in, adding moisture and mild sweetness to the batter. Semi-sweet chocolate chips are incorporated throughout the batter, with extra sprinkled on top for a chocolatey crust.
The brownies bake in a greased 9 x 13 pan at 350°F until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean, yielding a thick and fudgy dessert with concentrated chocolate and banana flavors. The banana helps keep the brownies moist while balancing the chocolate richness.
Once cooled completely, the brownies cut into dense but tender squares suitable for casual snacking or dessert. The recipe does not include additional frosting or toppings, letting the banana and chocolate shine.
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter unsalted, softened
- 2 egg
- 1 1/2 cups brown sugar
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups flour
- 1 banana medium
- 2 cups chocolate chips semi-sweet
- 1/4 cup chocolate chips semi-sweet
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the butter, eggs, brown sugar, white sugar, salt, and vanilla.
- Beat with an electric mixer until smooth.
- Add in the flour and banana.
- Mix once more until all is combined.
- Fold in the 2 cups of chocolate chips. *Batter will be thick, that is okay.
- Pour mixture into a greased 9 x 13 baking pan.
- Spread evenly.
- Sprinkle additional 1/4 cup chocolate chips on top of batter.
- Place pan in preheated oven, 350, for about 35-40 minutes, or until toothpick comes out clean when inserted in center.
- Remove pan from oven and allow to cool completely before cutting/serving!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 16Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 417 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 417kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 52g | 17% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 0.5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 52mg | 17% |
| Sodium | 54mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 200mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 36g | 72% |
| Vitamin A | 397IU | 8% |
| Calcium | 42mg | 4% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.3
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