Monday, October 26, 2009

Frosted Banana Bars

These have a flavor similar to banana bread, but I like them even better! It makes a TON of them (a full cookie sheet pan) so it will feed a large crowd. They also freeze extremely well. Just thaw and serve!

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 (approx. 1 cup mashed bananas)

Frosting:
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup butter, softened
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3-3/4 to 4 cups powdered sugar

In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add eggs, sour cream and vanilla. Combine flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture. Stir in bananas. Spread into a greased 15x10x1 inch baking pan (cookie sheet or sheet cake pan). Bake at 350 for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. cool.
For frosting, in a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese, butter and vanilla. Gradually beat in enough powdered sugar to achieve desired consistency. Frost bars. Store in the refrigerator.

Yield: 3-4 dozen

Source: Taste of Home Potluck

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