These easy banana bars are a family favorite dessert! The brown butter and chocolate chips make them extra special!
Prep Time10 minutesmins
Cook Time30 minutesmins
Total Time40 minutesmins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 12
Calories: 217kcal
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Ingredients
1/2cupunsalted butter
3/4cup packed brown sugar
1large egg
1/2cupmashed banana,from 1 large ripe banana
1teaspoonvanilla extract
1/2teaspoonbaking powder
1/8teaspoonof baking soda
1/4teaspoonsea salt
1cupall-purpose flour
1/2cupsemi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease an 8-by-8-inch square baking pan nonstick cooking spray and set aside.
First, brown the butter. Cut the butter into tablespoons. Place in a medium skillet. Melt the butter over medium heat, swirling it in the pan occasionally. The butter will foam and pop, so be careful. Continue to swirl the pan often. Remove pan from heat once the butter starts to brown and smells nutty. There will be small brown bits on the bottom. The butter should be an amber color.
In a large bowl, combine the browned butter and brown sugar. Stir until smooth. Add in the egg and stir until combined. Stir in the mashed banana and vanilla extract and stir until smooth.
Add the baking powder, baking soda, sea salt, and flour. Stir until just combined. Don't over mix. Fold in the chocolate chips.
Pour batter into prepared baking pan, spreading into an even layer. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until center is set and edges are light golden brown, and a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Place pan on a wire rack and let cool completely before cutting into squares.