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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

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Frosted Banana Bars Recipe

Prep: 15 min. Bake: 20 min. + cooling

Yield: 36-48 Servings

15 20 35

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

Nutritional 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.

Originally published as Frosted Banana Bars in Taste of Home June/July 2000, p33

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Reviewed on May. 20, 2011 by momme4x

This gets RAVE reviews every time I make it! Everyone wants the recipe. I've had my kids request this for their birthday cake!

Reviewed on May. 20, 2011 by momme4x

This gets RAVE reviews every time I make it! Everyone wants the recipe. I've had my kids request this for their birthday cake!

Reviewed on Mar. 09, 2011 by thinthing

I thought these bars were very "heavy". I don't think I will make again.

Reviewed on Mar. 07, 2011 by karaspunky

I found this this morning and made them. They are tasty,moist and big on taste. I did have to bake a few min. longer but they are delish.....

Reviewed on Mar. 03, 2011 by Josy_Dee

This recipe was delightful! The flavors are big and delicious. I had family over for supper and they couldn't get enough dessert. I will definitely be making this recipe again and again...

Reviewed on Mar. 01, 2011 by Southernmama

Thanks to the many potlucks I've taken these to, there are lots of people sharing this recipe with others and getting rave reviews. I've made them at my grandson's request, into cupcakes, used the same frosting, for his classmates and the teacher made copies of the recipe while I was still passing out the cupcakes. Big, BIG hit at my house!!

Reviewed on Mar. 01, 2011 by deej0619

A+ recipe; this is hands down my two adult nieces favorite! Highly recommend...

Reviewed on Mar. 01, 2011 by jrdail

Love these cake bars! Have been making this recipe for years. I usually half the frosting recipe.

Reviewed on Feb. 26, 2011 by CakeLadyPHX

Fabulous and easy recipe. I cut them for lunches putting iced sides together before placing in wrappers. Definitely a favorite to find in the lunch bag!

Reviewed on Feb. 25, 2011 by jonesy85

These truly are a pot luck pleaser, I make them all the time.. Perhaps too much , hehe.. Never the less EVERYONE asks for the recipe, no matter where i take them...Yummy

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