Heavenly Banana Blondies with Brown Butter Frosting

Ingredients:

For the Banana Blondies:

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
• 1 egg
• 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 1 large banana)

For the Brown Butter Frosting:

• 1/4 cup unsalted butter
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons milk

Equipment:

• 8×8 inch baking pan
• Mixing bowls
• Saucepan

Instructions:

1. Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan:
   • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8×8 inch baking pan and line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
2. Make Blondie Batter:
   • In a mixing bowl, combine melted butter and brown sugar until smooth.
   • Beat in egg and vanilla extract until well incorporated.
   • Mix in mashed bananas and salt.
   • Gently fold in flour just until combined, being careful not to overmix.
   • Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
3. Bake:
   • Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
   • Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely in the pan.
4. Prepare Brown Butter Frosting:
   • In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat and continue cooking, stirring constantly until it turns a golden brown color and smells nutty.
   • Remove from heat and immediately whisk in powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and milk until smooth and creamy.
5. Frost Blondies:
   • Spread the brown butter frosting evenly over the cooled blondies.
   • Allow the frosting to set before slicing into squares.
6. Serve:
   • Cut into squares and serve. These blondies are best enjoyed at room temperature or slightly warmed.

These Banana Blondies offer a wonderful combination of sweet, moist banana flavor with a deliciously rich frosting, making them a perfect dessert for any occasion. Enjoy your baking and the decadent results!