Banana Bread Brownies Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups sugar
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 2 eggs
• 3 – 4 bananas, mashed
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
• 1/2 cup butter
• 4 cups powdered sugar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 3 tablespoons milk

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F and grease a 15×10-inch jelly roll pan with flour.
2. In a large bowl, beat together 1 1/2 cups sugar, 1 cup sour cream, 1/2 cup softened butter, and 2 eggs until the mixture is creamy and well combined.
3. Add in 3 to 4 mashed bananas and 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, mixing until fully incorporated.
4. Sift together 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and 3/4 teaspoon salt, then blend the dry mixture into the wet ingredients for about 1 minute.
5. Gently stir in 1/2 cup chopped walnuts before spreading the batter evenly into the prepared pan.
6. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until the top turns a lovely golden brown.
7. While the bars are baking, prepare the frosting by melting 1/2 cup butter in a large saucepan over medium heat until it starts boiling.
8. Allow the butter to turn a delicate brown, then promptly remove it from heat.
9. In a mixing bowl, whisk together 4 cups powdered sugar, 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract, and 3 tablespoons milk until smooth; the consistency should be thicker than a glaze but thinner than conventional frosting.
10. Once the bars are done baking, use a spatula to spread the brown butter frosting over the warm brownies for easier application.