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Chunky Monkey Bars
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Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 10x15x1-inch baking pan.
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Whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt in a bowl; set aside.
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Beat brown sugar, butter, and granulated sugar in a large bowl with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy.
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Add eggs 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in mashed bananas, sour cream, and vanilla until well combined.
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Gradually add the flour mixture to the batter, stirring just until combined.
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Fold in 1 1/4 cups chocolate chunks and 1/2 cup chopped walnuts.
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Spread batter evenly into the prepared pan.
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Top with the remaining 1/4 cup chocolate chunks and 1/4 cup chopped walnuts.
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Bake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 20 to 25 minutes.
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Cool completely in the pan on a wire rack, about 30 minutes. Cut into 24 bars.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Banana Ripeness Matters 🍌Use extremely ripe, almost black bananas for maximum flavor intensity and natural sweetness in your Chunky Monkey Bars.
- Toasting Walnut Magic 🥜Always toast walnuts in a dry skillet for 3-4 minutes before chopping to enhance their nutty flavor and create a more complex taste profile.
- Chocolate Chunk Distribution 🍫Reserve some chocolate chunks to sprinkle on top of the batter just before baking for a more visually appealing and textured final result.
- Moisture Control Technique 💧Pat the mashed bananas with a paper towel to remove excess moisture, preventing soggy bars and ensuring a perfect texture.
- Pan Preparation Pro Tip 🧈Line your baking pan with parchment paper with overhang for easy removal and clean, perfect-looking bars every time.
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Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Low-Cholesterol
Low Fat
Low Sugar
Low Carb
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