A delightful twist on classic banana bars, these blondies are rich, moist, and packed with chocolate chips.
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Ensure your oven is fully preheated before baking for even cooking.
In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
Sifting the dry ingredients can help avoid lumps.
In another bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Use room temperature butter for easier mixing.
Beat in the egg until well combined.
Make sure the egg is at room temperature to prevent curdling.
Mash the bananas and mix them into the wet ingredients.
Ripe bananas with brown spots are sweeter and easier to mash.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
Avoid overmixing to keep the batter tender.
Fold in the chocolate chips.
Reserve a few chocolate chips to sprinkle on top for presentation.
Spread the batter evenly into a greased 9x9 baking pan.
Line the pan with parchment paper for easier removal.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Check the blondies a few minutes before the minimum baking time to avoid overbaking.
Let the blondies cool in the pan for 15 minutes before cutting into squares.
Use a sharp knife for clean cuts.
Serve and enjoy your delicious banana chocolate chip blondies!
Pair with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an indulgent treat.