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Frosted Banana Bars

I make these moist bars whenever I have ripe bananas on hand, then store them in the freezer to share later at a potluck. With creamy frosting and big banana flavor, this treat is a real crowd-pleaser. -Debbie Knight, Marion, Iowa

36-48 ServingsPrep: 15 min. Bake: 20 min. + cooling

Ingredients

1/2 cup butter, softened
1-1/2 cups sugar
2 eggs
1 cup (8 ounces) sour cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 medium ripe bananas, mashed (about 1 cup)
FROSTING:
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup butter, softened
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3-3/4 to 4 cups confectioners' sugar

Directions

In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add
the eggs, sour cream and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda and
salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture. Stir in bananas.
Spread into a greased 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan. Bake at
350° for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the
center comes out clean (do not overbake). Cool.
For frosting, in a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, butter and
vanilla until fluffy. Gradually beat in enough confectioners' sugar

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Frosted Banana Bars (continued)

Directions (continued)

to achieve desired consistency. Frost bars. Store in the
refrigerator. Yield: 3-4 dozen.

Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 each) equals 148 calories, 7 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 28 mg cholesterol, 96 mg sodium, 21 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 1 g protein.