Frosted Banana Bars Recipe

Frosted Banana Bars Recipe
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100% would make again

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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  • 36-48 Servings
  • Prep: 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 bowl, cream butter and sugar. 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. Cool.
  • For frosting, in a bowl, beat the cream cheese, butter and vanilla. Gradually beat in enough confectioners' sugar 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.

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

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Frosted Banana Bars Recipe

Frosted Banana Bars

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Reviewed on Sep. 08, 2009 by Kym Ray

These have been a family favorite since the recipe came out in the cookbook. Took it to potlucks when we were raching and it was a big hit. Thanks for a great and easy recipe!

Reviewed on Jul. 13, 2009 by colleyho

I have been making these bars since the recipe first was posted. They are a hit with my family, co-workers, and friends. THis is always the first choice n my home now with over rip bananas. Thanks for the great share.

Reviewed on Jun. 04, 2009 by cherrylady

We loved these bars! I saw the suggestion adding walnuts -- can't wait to try that. YUMMY!

Reviewed on May. 08, 2009 by josiezanker

These are very good banana bars. I think next time, I will cut the frosting in half, too much frosting for me. The bars were already good, so much frosting seemed to overpower them.

Reviewed on Apr. 27, 2009 by mom48*60

Ditto to the above comments. An added bonus is that it is so easy to make, great for a crowd, and turns out perfect everytime.

Reviewed on Mar. 14, 2009 by jillgingras

This is the best banana bar recipe. It is a favorite in my home. I've made these for potlucks and they are a huge hit!

Jill

Reviewed on Mar. 08, 2009 by colleyho

Ever since I discovered this recipe in the magazine it has become a standard in our house.

Reviewed on Feb. 14, 2009 by saw-whet

This is excellent.

Reviewed on Jan. 26, 2009 by mochayoda

These bars are very tasty. The only change I made to the recipe was to add 1 cup of chopped walnuts to the batter. The bars are still deliciously moist after 5 days. They also taste great without the frosting, just sprinkled lightly with powered sugar.

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