INGREDIENTS
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Nonstick baking spray, for the pan
Nonstick baking spray, for the pan
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8 tablespoons (1 stick) salted butter, melted and cooled, plus softened butter for serving
8 tablespoons (1 stick) salted butter, melted and cooled, plus softened butter for serving
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1 cup packed light brown sugar
1 cup packed light brown sugar
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2 large eggs, beaten
2 large eggs, beaten
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1½ teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1½ teaspoons pure vanilla extract
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4 to 5 very ripe bananas, mashed (I like to leave them a little chunky)
4 to 5 very ripe bananas, mashed (I like to leave them a little chunky)
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1¾ cups all-purpose flour
1¾ cups all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking soda
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½ teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon kosher salt
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½ cup chopped pecans (optional; see Tip)
½ cup chopped pecans (optional; see Tip)
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1 to 2 tablespoons granulated sugar as needed
1 to 2 tablespoons granulated sugar as needed