chunky monkey brownies

11 Pinches
Renton, WA
Updated on Apr 10, 2017

This is a basic recipe for delectable chocolate brownies with a delicious swirl of mashed banana in the batter. Some recipes use half chocolate chips and half peanut butter chips for a richer brownie, but this version remains true to the basic recipe that uses all chocolate chips. HIGH-ALT - in Step #2, add 1 tsp baking soda with the flour to ensure the brownies will rise sufficiently during baking.

prep time 15 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Bake
yield 24 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 cup - unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 1/2 cups - light brown sugar, packed
  • 1/2 cup - white granulated sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 cups - all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup - mashed banana (about one medium-large banana)
  • 1 (12-oz) bag semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup - chocolate chips (for the top)
  • - nonstick cooking spray (for baking dish)

How To Make chunky monkey brownies

  • Step 1
    Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly coat a 9×13” glass baking dish with nonstick cooking spray; set aside.
  • Step 2
    With electric mixer, beat together the butter, eggs, both sugars (brown and white), salt and vanilla for one minute (to add plenty of air to the batter). Add flour and mashed banana, and beat until combined. With a wooden spoon, stir in the semi-sweet chocolate chips.
  • Step 3
    Pour batter into prepared baking dish. Smooth the surface with a knife or spatula. Sprinkle the 1/2 cup chocolate chips on top.
  • Step 4
    Bake for 30 to 40 minutes or just until lightly golden brown and a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Let cool completely before cutting into bars.

Discover More

Category: Cookies
Keyword: #bananas
Keyword: #chocolate
Method: Bake
Culture: American
Ingredient: Flour

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