Ingredients
– 3 ripe bananas, mashed
– 2 cups all-purpose flour
– 1/2 cup granulated sugar
– 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
– 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
– 1/2 cup milk
– 2 large eggs
– 1 tablespoon baking powder
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
– 1/2 teaspoon salt
– Optional: 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
– For the filling:
– 1/2 cup brown sugar
– 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
– 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
– Optional: Cream cheese frosting for drizzling
Equipment Needed
– Mixing bowls
– Measuring cups and spoons
– Whisk or electric mixer
– Rolling pin
– Baking sheet or casserole dish
– Parchment paper (optional)
– Plastic wrap or kitchen towel
Step-by-Step Instructions
Starting with the dough, I combine my mashed bananas with the softened butter, sugar, and eggs in a mixing bowl. I love to use my electric mixer to make it super smooth, ensuring the bananas blend seamlessly into the batter. Gradually, I add in the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt until everything is combined. The dough should be soft and slightly sticky, which is just what we want for those fluffy rolls. (See the next page below to continue steps…)