Soft Banana Blondies (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Crust Ingredients
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16 ounces vanilla wafers (about 1 ½ boxes)
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2 cups butter, melted and divided
→ Blondie Ingredients
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3 cups flour
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1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
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1 teaspoon salt
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1 ¼ cup white sugar
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2 boxes banana pudding (3.4 ounces each)
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3 eggs
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2 teaspoons vanilla
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2 cups white chocolate chips
# Instructions:
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Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Spray a 9x13 pan with cooking spray.
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In a large plastic baggie, crush vanilla wafers. Set aside one cup. Pour the remaining wafers into a large bowl. Pour in ¾ cup of butter (measure prior to melting) and mix until combined. Press into the bottom of the prepared pan and bake for 5 minutes.
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In a large bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, salt, granulated sugar, and dry pudding mix.
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Stir in eggs, vanilla, and remaining butter.
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Fold in chocolate chips and remaining vanilla wafers.
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Spread over prepared crust and bake for 15-20 minutes.
# Notes:
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Use unsalted butter to control the amount of salt in the recipe.
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Replace baking soda every 6-12 months as it loses its potency over time.
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Measure flour by spooning it into a measuring cup and leveling it off with a knife.
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Use instant pudding mix, not cook and serve.
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Use room temperature ingredients for smooth mixing.
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Do not overmix to avoid a tough, dense result.
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Do not overbake; they will continue to firm up as they cool.
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Cool before slicing.
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Serve with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for an extra decadent treat.