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Soft, Chewy Chocolate Chip Banana Bars

Moist, tender bars that taste like a cross between banana bread and a cookie, packed with gooey chocolate chips.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 2 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 24 bars
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Baking
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 tsp Baking Soda
  • 0.5 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Ground Cinnamon optional
Wet/Main Ingredients
  • 0.5 cup Unsalted Butter softened
  • 0.5 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 0.5 cup Packed Light Brown Sugar
  • 2 large Eggs room temperature
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 1 cup Mashed Overripe Bananas about 2-3 medium
  • 1 cup Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips divided (3/4 cup in batter, 1/4 cup for topping)

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch baking pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer
  • Wire rack

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9x13 inch pan with parchment paper or grease and flour.
  2. Whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon in a medium bowl.
  3. Cream softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla extract and mashed bananas, mixing until just combined.
  5. Gradually mix in dry ingredients until just combined (do not overmix).
  6. Gently fold in 3/4 cup of chocolate chips. Spread batter evenly in the prepared pan and sprinkle with the remaining 1/4 cup of chips.
  7. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean or with moist crumbs attached.
  8. Cool completely on a wire rack before slicing and serving. Cooling fully is essential for a soft, chewy texture.

Notes

For best texture, use very overripe (spotty) bananas. Store bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.