BANANA-SPLIT BLONDIES

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These banana blondies combine all the beloved flavors of your favorite sundae with a warm, gooey bar. -James Schend, Taste of Home Deputy Editor

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1/2 cup chopped dried pineapple
2 large eggs, room temperature
1/4 cup canola oil
1 small banana, mashed
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1-1/3 cups all-purpose flour
2/3 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 jar (10 ounces) maraschino cherries, drained
1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chunks
1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted
Optional: Vanilla ice cream and chocolate sauce

Steps:

In a small bowl, cover pineapple with hot water; let stand 10 minutes. Drain and pat dry as possible. , Meanwhile, in a large bowl, beat eggs, oil, banana and vanilla. Combine the flour, brown sugar, baking powder and salt; stir into egg mixture until blended. Stir in pineapple, cherries and chocolate chunks., Spread into a greased 12-inch cast-iron or other ovenproof skillet. Top with pecans. Bake at 350° until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 25-30 minutes. If desired, serve with vanilla ice cream and chocolate sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 273 calories, Fat 11g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 167mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (30g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.