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Banana Blondies Recipe

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These Banana Blondies combine the creamy sweetness of banana pudding with a crunchy vanilla wafer crust and luscious white chocolate chips. Perfectly moist and tender, they bake quickly and deliver a delightful twist on traditional blondies, making them an irresistible treat for banana lovers and dessert enthusiasts alike.

Ingredients

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Crust

  • 16 ounces vanilla wafers (about 1 ½ boxes)
  • ¾ cup unsalted butter (measured before melting)

Blondie Batter

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 ¼ cups white granulated sugar
  • 2 boxes instant banana pudding mix (3.4 ounces each)
  • 3 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter (melted, remaining from 1 cup total melted butter)
  • 2 cups white chocolate chips
  • 1 cup crushed vanilla wafers (reserved)

Instructions

  1. Preheat and prepare pan: Preheat the oven to 400°F. Lightly spray a 9×13-inch baking pan with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
  2. Crush vanilla wafers: Place the vanilla wafers in a large plastic bag and crush them roughly. Reserve 1 cup of the crushed wafers for later use, and set aside.
  3. Make crust: In a large bowl, combine the remaining crushed vanilla wafers with ¾ cup of butter that was measured before melting and stirred until combined. Press this mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan. Bake for 5 minutes to set the crust.
  4. Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, granulated sugar, and the dry instant banana pudding mix until well combined.
  5. Add wet ingredients: Stir in the eggs, vanilla extract, and the remaining melted butter until just combined, being careful not to overmix to avoid a tough texture.
  6. Incorporate mix-ins: Gently fold in the white chocolate chips and the reserved 1 cup of crushed vanilla wafers.
  7. Assemble and bake: Spread the batter evenly over the pre-baked crust. Bake in the preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the edges are set and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out mostly clean.
  8. Cool and serve: Allow the blondies to cool completely in the pan before slicing. Serve as is, or garnish with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for an extra indulgent treat.

Notes

  • Use unsalted butter to control the saltiness; if using salted butter, reduce or omit additional salt in the recipe.
  • Ensure baking soda is fresh and replace every 6-12 months for optimal leavening.
  • Measure flour properly by spooning into the measuring cup and leveling off with a knife to avoid dense, dry blondies.
  • Only use instant banana pudding mix, not cook-and-serve varieties for correct texture.
  • Room temperature ingredients ensure smooth mixing and better texture.
  • Do not overmix the batter to prevent toughness.
  • Avoid overbaking; blondies firm up as they cool to maintain moisture.
  • Cool completely before slicing to ensure clean cuts.
  • For enhanced flavor, top with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.

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