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Banana Blondies

Decadent Banana Blondies with a Crunchy Vanilla Crust

Indulge in these delightful Banana Blondies with a crunchy vanilla crust, perfect for snacks or desserts.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 2 cups Vanilla Wafers Crushed for the base
  • ¾ cup Unsalted Butter Partially melted
For the Blondie Batter
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour Do not pack when measuring
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda Ensure it's fresh
  • ½ teaspoon Salt Skip if using salted butter
  • 1 cup White Sugar Alternative: coconut sugar
  • 1 package Instant Banana Pudding Mix Use instant to prevent clumping
  • 2 large Eggs Room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Swap with almond extract if desired
  • 1 cup White Chocolate Chips Can use semi-sweet or dark chocolate
  • 1 cup Reserved Crushed Vanilla Wafers For folding into the batter

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch Baking Pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Rolling Pin
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  2. Crush vanilla wafers into fine crumbs and reserve one cup for later.
  3. Combine crushed vanilla wafers with ¾ cup melted butter, press into the baking pan, and bake for 5 minutes.
  4. Whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, sugar, and pudding mix in a large bowl.
  5. Mix in eggs, vanilla extract, and remaining melted butter until just combined.
  6. Fold in white chocolate chips and reserved crushed wafers.
  7. Spread batter over the baked crust and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
  8. Cool for at least 10 minutes before slicing into squares.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Room temperature ingredients help achieve the best texture. Avoid overmixing for soft blondies. Experiment with nuts or flavors for unique variations.

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