Banana Brownies

Recipe View 5 mins Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9-inch square glass baking dish. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 8 mins Melt chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl on low power in 15-second intervals, stirring after each interval, until smooth. This should take about 1 to 3 minutes. Cool slightly, about 5 minutes.

Recipe View 5 mins In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Add melted chocolate, mashed bananas, beaten eggs, and vanilla extract. Using an electric mixer on medium speed, beat until well-blended. Stir in chopped pecans. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 2 mins Spread batter evenly into the prepared baking dish. (2 minutes)

Recipe View 55 mins Bake in the preheated oven until the top is dry and the edges have started to pull away from the sides of the pan, approximately 30 to 35 minutes. Let cool completely in the pan, about 25 minutes.

Recipe View 3 mins While the brownies are cooling, prepare the frosting. In a saucepan over low heat, combine butter and cocoa powder. Cook, stirring constantly, until smooth, about 3 minutes.

Recipe View 5 mins Remove from heat and stir in confectioners' sugar and milk. Add more milk, 1 tablespoon at a time, until the frosting reaches a spreadable consistency. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 2 mins Once the brownies are completely cooled, spread the frosting evenly over the top. Cut into squares and serve. (2 minutes)