Decadent Banana Chocolate Chip Bars

Ingredients

- 1/2 cup shortening
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 large banana, mashed
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

1. Preheat the Oven:
Set your oven to 350°F (175°C).

2. Prepare the Baking Pan:
Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan with shortening or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.

3. Cream the Fats and Sugars:
In a large mixing bowl, combine the shortening, unsalted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar. Use an electric mixer on medium speed to beat until light and fluffy, approximately 3 minutes.

4. Add Eggs:
Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition to ensure a smooth consistency.

5. Incorporate Dry Ingredients:
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add this dry mixture to the creamed mixture, mixing on low speed until just combined.

6. Mix in Banana and Vanilla:
Fold in the mashed banana and vanilla extract using a spatula until thoroughly mixed.

7. Add Chocolate Chips:
Gently fold in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the batter.

8. Spread the Batter:
Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan, using a spatula to spread it evenly.

9. Bake:
Transfer the pan to the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

10. Cool and Serve:
Allow the bars to cool in the pan on a wire rack for at least 20 minutes before slicing into squares and serving.

Total Time

PT50M
50 minutes

Type of Dish

Dessert

Keywords

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Recipe Yield

Serves 4 adults

Calories

Total Calories: 2950

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