Banana Pudding Brownies

Here’s a recipe for Banana Pudding Brownies:

Ingredients:

For the brownie layer:

• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 4 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 3/4 cup cocoa powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

For the banana pudding layer:

• 1 (3.4 oz) package instant banana pudding mix
• 1 3/4 cups cold milk
• 1 cup whipped topping (such as Cool Whip), thawed
• 2 ripe bananas, sliced

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
2. In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Remove from heat and stir in the granulated sugar until well combined.
3. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
4. In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
5. Pour the brownie batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it out evenly.
6. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
7. While the brownies are baking, prepare the banana pudding layer. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the instant banana pudding mix and cold milk until smooth and thickened, about 2 minutes.
8. Fold in the whipped topping until well combined.
9. Once the brownies are done baking, remove them from the oven and let them cool completely in the pan.
10. Once the brownies have cooled, spread the banana pudding mixture evenly over the top of the brownies.
11. Arrange the sliced bananas on top of the banana pudding layer.
12. Optional: refrigerate the brownies for about an hour to allow the banana pudding layer to set.
13. Slice the brownies into squares and serve.

These Banana Pudding Brownies are a delightful twist on traditional brownies, with the creamy banana pudding adding a burst of flavor. Enjoy!