BANANA-CASHEW BARS WITH BROWNED BUTTER FROSTING

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Browned butter cream cheese frosting is a perennial favorite, and layered on top of a banana-cashew bar, it's perfectly irresistible.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h40m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup mashed very ripe bananas (2 medium)
1/3 cup butter or margarine, softened
2 eggs
1 cup Gold Medal™ flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup chopped cashews
1/2 cup butter (do not use margarine)
3 1/4 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 to 3 tablespoons milk
24 cashew halves, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Grease 13x9-inch pan with shortening or cooking spray. In large bowl, mix granulated sugar, bananas, 1/3 cup butter and the eggs until blended. Stir in flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt until combined. Stir in cashews; spread batter in pan. Bake 22 to 26 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely, about 40 minutes.
  • In 2-quart saucepan, heat 1/2 cup butter over medium heat, stirring constantly, until golden brown; remove from heat. Using spoon, gradually beat in powdered sugar. Stir in vanilla and the milk, 1 tablespoon at a time, until frosting is smooth and desired spreading consistency. Immediately spread over cooled bars. Score into 6 rows by 4 rows, making shallow cuts in frosting. Top center of each bar with cashew half, pressing in lightly. Cut bars on scored lines.

Nutrition Facts : Fat 1 1/2, ServingSize 1 Bar, TransFat 0 g

Emmanuel Pakomi
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These bars are a great way to use up ripe bananas. They're also a delicious and portable snack.


umerahmed709
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I highly recommend these banana cashew bars. They're delicious and they're sure to be a hit with your family and friends.


Trizah Macha
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These bars are perfect for a party or potluck. They're easy to make and they're always a hit.


Abubaqar anees
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I love the browned butter frosting on these bars. It adds a nice nutty flavor.


Rayan Raza
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These bars are the perfect combination of sweet and salty. The cashew crust is a nice contrast to the banana filling.


Cathy Aida
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I'm not a baker, but I was able to make these bars with no problem. They're so easy to make and they taste amazing.


Calvin Jones
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I made these bars for a bake sale and they were a huge hit. I sold out in no time. I'll definitely be making them again.


Cornelius Torres
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These bars were a lot of work to make, but they were worth it. They're so rich and decadent, perfect for a special occasion.


Irfan Irfankhan
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I found the crust to be a bit too dry, but the filling and frosting were delicious. I might try using a different crust recipe next time.


SAYAD KHAN
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These bars were a bit too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved them. I might try reducing the amount of sugar next time.


Anish Bogati
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I was a little skeptical about the browned butter frosting, but it was surprisingly good. It added a nice richness to the bars.


Bhim B danuwar
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These bars were easy to make and turned out perfectly. I used dark chocolate chips instead of semi-sweet and they were still delicious.


lewis marte
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I've made these bars several times now and they're always a crowd-pleaser. The frosting is especially addictive.


Matt Reynolds
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I'm not usually a fan of banana desserts, but these bars were surprisingly delicious. The cashew crust was a nice touch.


Theresia Chioma
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These banana cashew bars were a hit with my family! The browned butter frosting was the perfect finishing touch.