Ingredients
– 1 1/3 cup (approximately 300 g) softened butter
– 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
– 1 large egg
– 1 ripe banana, mashed (about 1/2 cup)
– 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 1 1/4 cup (approximately 160 g) all-purpose flour
– 1 teaspoon baking powder
– 1/4 teaspoon salt
– 1/3 cup (approximately 45 g) chopped peanuts
– 2 cups (approximately 90 g) mini marshmallows
– 1 cup (approximately 170 g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
– 1/3 cup (approximately 45 g) maraschino cherries, drained and quartered
Instructions
1-Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9 x 13-inch (23 x 33 cm) baking pan.
2-Combine butter and sugar: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. Add the egg, mashed banana, and vanilla; mix until smooth.
3-Mix dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually fold the dry mixture into the wet batter. Stir in the chopped peanuts.
4-Bake initial layer: Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan. Bake for about 20 minutes, or until the edges begin to set.
5-Add toppings and continue baking: Remove the pan, sprinkle the mini marshmallows, chocolate chips, and quartered cherries over the top. Return to the oven and continue baking until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, roughly 10-15 minutes more.
6-Cool and cut: Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan before cutting into 24 squares.
Last Step:
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🍌 Use an overripe banana for richer flavor and natural sweetness.
🍒 Adjust the amount of maraschino cherries to suit your taste; they add color and a subtle tang.
⏳ Let the bars cool fully before slicing; this helps them set and reduces crumbling.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cooling: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 1.5 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg