Banana Layer Brownies (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Pudding

01 - 2 tablespoons sugar
02 - 1 large egg yolk
03 - 1/2 cup milk (whole)
04 - 1 tablespoon butter, unsalted
05 - 2 tablespoons plain flour
06 - 1 tablespoon vanilla flavoring

→ Banana Batter

07 - 1/2 cup mashed banana (very ripe)
08 - 6 tablespoons butter, melted
09 - 1 teaspoon vanilla flavoring
10 - 1/4 cup sugar (regular)
11 - 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
12 - 1 cup plain flour
13 - 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
14 - 1/2 teaspoon fine salt
15 - 1 large egg yolk
16 - 1 cup wafer cookies (plus extras for topping)

# Instructions:

01 - Set the oven at 350°F. Line an 8x8 dish with parchment.
02 - Mix milk, flour, sugar, and yolk in a small pot on medium-low, whisking till thick (around 5-8 mins). Add butter and vanilla after it's ready.
03 - Combine the melted butter and sugars in a bowl. Add in mashed banana, yolk, and vanilla. Gently mix with flour, salt, and baking powder until smooth.
04 - Spread part of the batter in the dish. Lay down a layer of wafers. Scoop the rest of the batter and pudding on top, then swirl it gently. Add extra wafers on top.
05 - Bake for 30-35 mins or until a toothpick comes out dry. Let it cool fully before you cut it up.

# Notes:

01 - Spoon and level flour for better results
02 - Tastes best the same day it's baked
03 - Stays good in freezer for 1 month