Teresa's Recipes
Banana Cookie Bars
Indulge in these irresistible Banana Cookie Bars, which perfectly blend the comforting sweetness of ripe bananas with the decadent delight of chocolate chips. Each bite offers a soft and chewy texture, bursting with genuine banana flavor. These bars are an excellent way to utilize overripe bananas and transform them into a scrumptious dessert that pleases both kids and adults alike.
Ingredients
- 1 cup Semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1 Egg
- 1/2 cup Granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup Brown sugar
- 1/2 cup Unsalted butter, melted
- 3, mashed Ripe bananas
Dietary Notes
- Servings: 16
- Dish Type: Dessert
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Calories: 220
- Fat: 9g
- Carbs: 33g
- Protein: 3g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Sugar: 18g
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with butter or cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, use a fork to mash the ripe bananas until smooth.
- Into the mashed bananas, stir in the melted butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, egg, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
- Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the banana mixture, stirring until the mixture is combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Gently fold in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
- Spread the batter evenly into your prepared baking dish, ensuring a uniform layer.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the edges turn golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Remove from the oven and allow the banana cookie bars to cool completely in the baking dish before cutting into squares.
- Serve these delightful bars as a dessert or a sweet snack. Enjoy!
Tips
- For a nutty twist, consider adding 1/2 cup of chopped walnuts or pecans.
- If you don't have ripe bananas, you can ripen them quickly by baking unpeeled bananas at 300°F for 15-20 minutes, or until the banana skin is blackened.
- The bars can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the refrigerator for up to a week.