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Banana Bread Brownies with Brown Butter Frosting

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Delight in these banana bread brownies topped with a nutty brown butter frosting – a comforting blend of flavors perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 3 ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar for frosting
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter for frosting
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract for frosting
  • 1 tablespoon milk for frosting

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. Mix the melted butter and brown sugar together until well blended, then incorporate the mashed bananas, egg, and vanilla extract.
  3. Combine the flour, baking soda, and salt into the banana mixture. Fold in walnuts if using.
  4. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
  5. Bake for 25-30 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  6. Make the brown butter frosting by melting the butter in a saucepan and allowing it to brown slightly.
  7. Whisk together the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and milk with the browned butter until smooth.
  8. Frost the cooled brownies with the brown butter frosting.
  9. Slice into squares and serve.

Notes

For extra richness, consider adding chocolate chips or a drizzle of caramel on top.

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