Banana Sea Salt Caramel Blondies | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | these amazing #brownies have triple the #caramel flavor with caramel chips in the cookie, icing and caramel sauce drizzled over top! Perfect #dessert for potlucks, #tailgating parties, summer #holiday fun or backyard #BBQs. #cookies #bananas

Banana Sea Salt Caramel Blondies

Teresa Ambra

Banana Sea Sea Caramel Blondies are awesome! They are decadent, irresistible cookies you won’t be able to tear yourself away from. These amazing blondies use bananas, pecans and sea salt caramel chips in the cookie layer. Then they’re topped with a luscious Sea Salt Caramel powdered sugar icing for double the caramel goodness. After topping with vanilla ice cream, I drizzled caramel sauce over top for a triple caramel treat. 🙂 Awesome indeed.

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A few weeks ago our church secretary contacted me asking me to bake up some goodies for a Wednesday night meeting with parents and youth. I made these blondies and a batch of Fudge Frosted Chunky Monkey Brownies based on two very popular recipes already on my blog. Both recipes turned out fantastic as our youth minister informed me last week. He and another youth leader sampled a couple of each of them and told me they were dreamy.

The only way to use bananas in cookies/brownies and not get too cakey of a brownie is to use no more than one banana. This recipe called for two however.  Since I really wanted to use up some overripe bananas I went with two bananas. I have been doing my best to clean out about 10 bags of leftover pecans from Christmas baking and finally only have a few left. Also, I had a bag of Sea Salt Caramel Chips that needed to go, so voila! This recipe was created.

Believe me, there’s no scrimping with either flavor or calories in this jewel of a recipe. But if you want a dessert that’s terrific for a potluck or tailgating party, this is one you should give a try. If you’re a caramel lover, these blondies will knock your socks off! 🙂

Banana Sea Salt Caramel Blondies | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | these amazing #brownies have triple the #caramel flavor with caramel chips in the cookie, icing and caramel sauce drizzled over top! Perfect #dessert for potlucks, #tailgating parties, summer #holiday fun or backyard #BBQs. #cookies #bananas

Banana Sea Salt Caramel Blondies are awesome indeed!

Banana Sea Salt Caramel Blondies | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | these amazing #brownies have triple the #caramel flavor with caramel chips in the cookie, icing and caramel sauce drizzled over top! Perfect #dessert for potlucks, #tailgating parties, summer #holiday fun or backyard #BBQs. #cookies #bananas

This is a great way to use up overripe bananas.

Banana Sea Salt Caramel Blondies | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | these amazing #brownies have triple the #caramel flavor with caramel chips in the cookie, icing and caramel sauce drizzled over top! Perfect #dessert for potlucks, #tailgating parties, summer #holiday fun or backyard #BBQs. #cookies #bananas

These blondies have triple the caramel flavor when you add caramel sauce on top!

Banana Sea Salt Caramel Blondies | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | these amazing #brownies have triple the #caramel flavor with caramel chips in the cookie, icing and caramel sauce drizzled over top! Perfect #dessert for potlucks, #tailgating parties, summer #holiday fun or backyard #BBQs. #cookies #bananas

Banana Sea Salt Caramel Blondies are terrific for tailgating parties and potlucks.

Here’s what I did.

Banana Sea Salt Caramel Blondies | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | these amazing #brownies have triple the #caramel flavor with caramel chips in the cookie, icing and caramel sauce drizzled over top! Perfect #dessert for potlucks, #tailgating parties, summer #holiday fun or backyard #BBQs. #cookies #bananas

I used these ingredients for the brownie layer.

Banana Sea Salt Caramel Blondies | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | these amazing #brownies have triple the #caramel flavor with caramel chips in the cookie, icing and caramel sauce drizzled over top! Perfect #dessert for potlucks, #tailgating parties, summer #holiday fun or backyard #BBQs. #cookies #bananas

Soften butter. Add brown sugar, eggs, baking soda, baking powder, salt and bananas.

Banana Sea Salt Caramel Blondies | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | these amazing #brownies have triple the #caramel flavor with caramel chips in the cookie, icing and caramel sauce drizzled over top! Perfect #dessert for potlucks, #tailgating parties, summer #holiday fun or backyard #BBQs. #cookies #bananas

Whisk ingredients to combine (or use an electric mixer).

Banana Sea Salt Caramel Blondies | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | these amazing #brownies have triple the #caramel flavor with caramel chips in the cookie, icing and caramel sauce drizzled over top! Perfect #dessert for potlucks, #tailgating parties, summer #holiday fun or backyard #BBQs. #cookies #bananas

Add UNBLEACHED all-purpose flour. Bleached flour toughens baked goods. Add sea salt caramel chips and finely diced pecans.

Banana Sea Salt Caramel Blondies | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | these amazing #brownies have triple the #caramel flavor with caramel chips in the cookie, icing and caramel sauce drizzled over top! Perfect #dessert for potlucks, #tailgating parties, summer #holiday fun or backyard #BBQs. #cookies #bananas

Stir ingredients with a wooden spoon to combine.

Banana Sea Salt Caramel Blondies | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | these amazing #brownies have triple the #caramel flavor with caramel chips in the cookie, icing and caramel sauce drizzled over top! Perfect #dessert for potlucks, #tailgating parties, summer #holiday fun or backyard #BBQs. #cookies #bananas

Pat mixture into a greased 9×13″ glass baking dish. (I had to moisten my hands to do this).

Banana Sea Salt Caramel Blondies | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | these amazing #brownies have triple the #caramel flavor with caramel chips in the cookie, icing and caramel sauce drizzled over top! Perfect #dessert for potlucks, #tailgating parties, summer #holiday fun or backyard #BBQs. #cookies #bananas

Bake at 350 for about 20-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely before adding icing.

Banana Sea Salt Caramel Blondies | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | these amazing #brownies have triple the #caramel flavor with caramel chips in the cookie, icing and caramel sauce drizzled over top! Perfect #dessert for potlucks, #tailgating parties, summer #holiday fun or backyard #BBQs. #cookies #bananas

I used these ingredients for the icing.

Banana Sea Salt Caramel Blondies | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | these amazing #brownies have triple the #caramel flavor with caramel chips in the cookie, icing and caramel sauce drizzled over top! Perfect #dessert for potlucks, #tailgating parties, summer #holiday fun or backyard #BBQs. #cookies #bananas

Melt sea salt caramel chips in microwave. Stir every 15-30 seconds until done – about 1 1/2 to 2 minutes.

Banana Sea Salt Caramel Blondies | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | these amazing #brownies have triple the #caramel flavor with caramel chips in the cookie, icing and caramel sauce drizzled over top! Perfect #dessert for potlucks, #tailgating parties, summer #holiday fun or backyard #BBQs. #cookies #bananas

Add melted butter.

Banana Sea Salt Caramel Blondies | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | these amazing #brownies have triple the #caramel flavor with caramel chips in the cookie, icing and caramel sauce drizzled over top! Perfect #dessert for potlucks, #tailgating parties, summer #holiday fun or backyard #BBQs. #cookies #bananas

Add vanilla and powdered sugar.

Banana Sea Salt Caramel Blondies | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | these amazing #brownies have triple the #caramel flavor with caramel chips in the cookie, icing and caramel sauce drizzled over top! Perfect #dessert for potlucks, #tailgating parties, summer #holiday fun or backyard #BBQs. #cookies #bananas

Whisk to combine.

Banana Sea Salt Caramel Blondies | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | these amazing #brownies have triple the #caramel flavor with caramel chips in the cookie, icing and caramel sauce drizzled over top! Perfect #dessert for potlucks, #tailgating parties, summer #holiday fun or backyard #BBQs. #cookies #bananas

Spread over top of cooled brownie layer as quickly as possible. (Before the icing sets up too much and becomes hard).

Banana Sea Salt Caramel Blondies | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | these amazing #brownies have triple the #caramel flavor with caramel chips in the cookie, icing and caramel sauce drizzled over top! Perfect #dessert for potlucks, #tailgating parties, summer #holiday fun or backyard #BBQs. #cookies #bananas

Serving Banana Sea Salt Caramel Blondies a la mode is the way to go!

Banana Sea Salt Caramel Blondies | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | these amazing #brownies have triple the #caramel flavor with caramel chips in the cookie, icing and caramel sauce drizzled over top! Perfect #dessert for potlucks, #tailgating parties, summer #holiday fun or backyard #BBQs. #cookies #bananas

These blondies pack nicely for travel or freezing, too.

Banana Sea Salt Caramel Blondies | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | these amazing #brownies have triple the #caramel flavor with caramel chips in the cookie, icing and caramel sauce drizzled over top! Perfect #dessert for potlucks, #tailgating parties, summer #holiday fun or backyard #BBQs. #cookies #bananas

Of course, a little drizzle of caramel sauce doesn’t hurt either. 🙂

Banana Sea Salt Caramel Blondies | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | these amazing #brownies have triple the #caramel flavor with caramel chips in the cookie, icing and caramel sauce drizzled over top! Perfect #dessert for potlucks, #tailgating parties, summer #holiday fun or backyard #BBQs. #cookies #bananas

If you enjoy bananas and caramel together in Banana Pudding, you’ll love it in these blondies as well.

Banana Sea Salt Caramel Blondies | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | these amazing #brownies have triple the #caramel flavor with caramel chips in the cookie, icing and caramel sauce drizzled over top! Perfect #dessert for potlucks, #tailgating parties, summer #holiday fun or backyard #BBQs. #cookies #bananas

Every bite is mouthwatering.

Here’s the recipe.

BANANA SEA SALT CARAMEL BLONDIES

(My own concoction)

Banana Sea Salt Caramel Blondies | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | these amazing #brownies have triple the #caramel flavor with caramel chips in the cookie, icing and caramel sauce drizzled over top! Perfect #dessert for potlucks, #tailgating parties, summer #holiday fun or backyard #BBQs. #cookies #bananas

Banana Sea Salt Caramel Blondies

Teresa Ambra
These delectable blondies are filled with ripe bananas, pecans and sea salt caramel chips. Then they're topped with a luscious caramel buttercream icing. They're terrific for company desserts, tailgating parties, potlucks or summer holiday fun.
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Cookies, Brownies and Bars, Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 24
Calories 280 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 9x13" glass baking dish
  • 1 large mixing bowl
  • 1 electric mixer
  • 1 wooden spoon
  • 1 whisk
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons
  • 1 spatula
  • 1 microwaveable dish
  • 1 microwave oven

Ingredients
  

BLONDIES:

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened (1 stick)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1 cup mashed bananas (about 2)
  • 2 1/2 cups UNBLEACHED all-purpose flour (bleached flour toughens baked goods)
  • 2 tsp. baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp. baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp. sea salt
  • 10 oz. pkg. sea salt caramel chips (or salted caramel chips)
  • 1/2 cup pecans chopped, or walnuts

CARAMEL BUTTERCREAM ICING:

  • 1/3 cup unsalted butter softened/melted
  • 2 tsp. real vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup sea salt caramel chips melted
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 2-3 tbsp. water to make of spreading consistency

Instructions
 

BLONDIES:

  • Mix butter, brown sugar, eggs, banana, baking powder, baking soda and salt with an electric mixer until smooth.
  • Add flour, caramel chips and pecans and fold into mixture.
  • Spread dough into a greased 9x13” glass baking dish.
  • Heat oven to 350°.
  • Bake 20-30 minutes, or until done and a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
  • Cool completely.
  • Frost with Caramel Buttercream Icing.

CARAMEL BUTTERCREAM ICING:

  • Melt caramel chips in the microwave.
  • Stir every 15-30 seconds until totally melted.
  • This will take about 1 ½ top 2 minutes.
  • Combine with butter.
  • Add vanilla and half of the powdered sugar.
  • Add a tablespoon of water and cream ingredients with an electric mixer or whisk until smooth.
  • Add remaining powdered sugar and additional water as needed until smooth and of spreading consistency.
  • Spread icing over top of cooled blondies quickly before it hardens and sets up.

Notes

© Can’t Stay Out of the Kitchen

Nutrition

Calories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 49gProtein: 2gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 34mgSodium: 141mgPotassium: 77mgFiber: 1gSugar: 36gVitamin A: 240IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 41mgIron: 1mg
Keyword bananas, brownie, caramel, cookie, dessert
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!
Banana Sea Salt Caramel Blondies | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | these amazing #brownies have triple the #caramel flavor with caramel chips in the cookie, icing and caramel sauce drizzled over top! Perfect #dessert for potlucks, #tailgating parties, summer #holiday fun or backyard #BBQs. #cookies #bananas

Banana Sea Salt Caramel Blondies are really rich and decadent.

Banana Sea Salt Caramel Blondies | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | these amazing #brownies have triple the #caramel flavor with caramel chips in the cookie, icing and caramel sauce drizzled over top! Perfect #dessert for potlucks, #tailgating parties, summer #holiday fun or backyard #BBQs. #cookies #bananas

Banana Sea Salt Caramel Blondies are great treats for fall or holiday baking, too.

Banana Sea Salt Caramel Blondies | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | these amazing #brownies have triple the #caramel flavor with caramel chips in the cookie, icing and caramel sauce drizzled over top! Perfect #dessert for potlucks, #tailgating parties, summer #holiday fun or backyard #BBQs. #cookies #bananas

Caramel, caramel, caramel!

Banana Sea Salt Caramel Blondies | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | these amazing #brownies have triple the #caramel flavor with caramel chips in the cookie, icing and caramel sauce drizzled over top! Perfect #dessert for potlucks, #tailgating parties, summer #holiday fun or backyard #BBQs. #cookies #bananas

Just give me one more bite!

Banana Sea Salt Caramel Blondies | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | these amazing #brownies have triple the #caramel flavor with caramel chips in the cookie, icing and caramel sauce drizzled over top! Perfect #dessert for potlucks, #tailgating parties, summer #holiday fun or backyard #BBQs. #cookies #bananas

It’s time to indulge. 🙂

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Banana Sea Salt Caramel Blondies | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | these amazing #brownies have triple the #caramel flavor with caramel chips in the cookie, icing and caramel sauce drizzled over top! Perfect #dessert for potlucks, #tailgating parties, summer #holiday fun or backyard #BBQs. #cookies #bananas

Banana Sea Salt Caramel Blondies

Teresa Ambra
These delectable blondies are filled with ripe bananas, pecans and sea salt caramel chips. Then they’re topped with a luscious caramel buttercream icing. They’re terrific for company desserts, tailgating parties, potlucks or summer holiday fun.
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Cookies, Brownies and Bars, Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 24
Calories 280 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 9×13" glass baking dish
  • 1 large mixing bowl
  • 1 electric mixer
  • 1 wooden spoon
  • 1 whisk
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons
  • 1 spatula
  • 1 microwaveable dish
  • 1 microwave oven

Ingredients
  

BLONDIES:

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened (1 stick)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1 cup mashed bananas (about 2)
  • 2 1/2 cups UNBLEACHED all-purpose flour (bleached flour toughens baked goods)
  • 2 tsp. baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp. baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp. sea salt
  • 10 oz. pkg. sea salt caramel chips (or salted caramel chips)
  • 1/2 cup pecans chopped, or walnuts

CARAMEL BUTTERCREAM ICING:

  • 1/3 cup unsalted butter softened/melted
  • 2 tsp. real vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup sea salt caramel chips melted
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 2-3 tbsp. water to make of spreading consistency

Instructions
 

BLONDIES:

  • Mix butter, brown sugar, eggs, banana, baking powder, baking soda and salt with an electric mixer until smooth.
  • Add flour, caramel chips and pecans and fold into mixture.
  • Spread dough into a greased 9×13” glass baking dish.
  • Heat oven to 350°.
  • Bake 20-30 minutes, or until done and a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
  • Cool completely.
  • Frost with Caramel Buttercream Icing.

CARAMEL BUTTERCREAM ICING:

  • Melt caramel chips in the microwave.
  • Stir every 15-30 seconds until totally melted.
  • This will take about 1 ½ top 2 minutes.
  • Combine with butter.
  • Add vanilla and half of the powdered sugar.
  • Add a tablespoon of water and cream ingredients with an electric mixer or whisk until smooth.
  • Add remaining powdered sugar and additional water as needed until smooth and of spreading consistency.
  • Spread icing over top of cooled blondies quickly before it hardens and sets up.

Notes

© Can’t Stay Out of the Kitchen

Nutrition

Calories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 49gProtein: 2gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 34mgSodium: 141mgPotassium: 77mgFiber: 1gSugar: 36gVitamin A: 240IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 41mgIron: 1mg
Keyword bananas, brownie, caramel, cookie, dessert
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

2 Comments

  • Shweta

    May 14, 2018 at 12:49 am

    Wow…lovely tempting. M pinning down the recipe. A must try. thanks for the share.

    1. Teresa

      May 14, 2018 at 6:23 am

      Hope you enjoy them Shweta. Thanks for stopping by.

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