Banana Bread Brownies

These Banana Nut Bars are delightfully moist and packed with flavor, topped with a rich and nutty brown butter frosting. Perfect for a sweet treat or dessert!

Ingredients:

For the Bars:

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

For the Brown Butter Frosting:

• 1/2 cup butter
• 4 cups powdered sugar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 3 tablespoons milk

Directions:

1. Preheat Oven:
   Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease and flour a 15×10-inch jelly roll pan to prepare for the batter.
2. Prepare the Batter:
   In a large mixing bowl, beat together the sugar, sour cream, butter, and eggs until the mixture becomes creamy. Blend in the mashed bananas and vanilla extract.
3. Combine Dry Ingredients:
   Add the flour, baking soda, and salt to the wet mixture. Blend for about 1 minute until everything is well combined. Stir in the chopped walnuts.
4. Bake the Bars:
   Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until the bars are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
5. Make the Frosting:
   While the bars are baking, prepare the brown butter frosting. In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter and let it cook until it turns a delicate brown color. Remove from heat immediately.
6. Combine Frosting Ingredients:
   Add the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and milk to the browned butter. Whisk together until the mixture is smooth and has a consistency thicker than a glaze but thinner than traditional frosting.
7. Frost the Bars:
   Once the bars are baked, remove them from the oven and let them cool slightly. Spread the brown butter frosting over the warm bars using a spatula. The frosting will spread more easily while the bars are still warm.
8. Serve:
   Allow the bars to cool completely before cutting into squares and serving.

Enjoy these Banana Nut Bars with their delicious brown butter frosting as a delightful dessert or snack!