Banana pudding brownies are for when it’s crucial that you totally impress with dessert.

Learn how to make banana pudding brownies.

You won’t need bowls and spoons for this version of banana pudding; it’s the perfectslice-and-serve treat.

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What Are Banana Pudding Brownies?

These dessert bars call in all the classic flavors of beloved banana pudding, in a handheld form.

It’s a delicious and unique combination.

Southern Living Banana Pudding Brownies ingredients

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While these brownies can be baked ahead, they’re at their freshest when baked close to serving.

Thaw overnight in the refrigerator, if frozen, before serving.

), plus1Tbsp.unsalted butter, melted, divided

1/4cupmashed ripe banana(from 1 [5-oz.]

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banana)

2tsp.vanilla extract

5largeeggs, at room temperature

3cups(about 12 3/4 oz.

)all-purpose flour

1 1/2tsp.baking soda

2(3.4-oz.)

Coat a 13- x 9-inch baking pan with cooking spray.

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Vigorously whisk together brown sugar and 1 1/2 cups of the melted butter in a large bowl until smooth.

Whisk in banana, vanilla, and 2 of the eggs until combined.

(Batter will be very thick.)

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Using a silicone spatula, spread batter in an even layer, touching all edges of baking pan.

Sprinkle vanilla wafers:

Stir together vanilla wafers and remaining 1 tablespoon butter in a bowl.

Sprinkle evenly over top of batter.

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Bake:

Bake in preheated oven until set, 35 to 40 minutes.

Remove from oven; transfer to a wire rack, and let cool completely, about 2 hours.

Note that the throw in of pan you use to bake these brownies can affect their baking time.

Southern Living Banana Pudding Brownies adding the eggs and pudding mix to the cream cheese layer

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Southern Living Banana Pudding Brownies adding the pudding mixture to the pan

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Southern Living Banana Pudding Brownies spreading the rest of the banana batter in the pan

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Southern Living Banana Pudding Brownies adding the vanilla wafers to the pan

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Southern Living Banana Pudding Brownies after baking

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