BANANA NUT BARS

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My sister gave me this recipe, which is always in demand with family, friends and co-workers. It's amazing how fast these tempting bars vanish when I serve them! The cream cheese frosting is heavenly.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 cup butter, cubed
1/2 cup water
1-1/2 cups sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2 medium)
1/2 cup buttermilk
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
FROSTING:
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, bring butter and water to a boil. Remove from the heat; set aside. In a large bowl, beat the sugars, bananas, buttermilk, eggs and vanilla until blended. Combine flour and baking soda; gradually add to sugar mixture. Beat in butter mixture until blended. Stir in nuts., Pour into a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack. , For frosting, in a large bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until light and fluffy. Beat in vanilla. Gradually add confectioners' sugar until smooth. Spread over bars. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 226 calories, Fat 11g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 39mg cholesterol, Sodium 139mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (24g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

Reyaj Uddin
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Overall, these bars were just okay. I've had better.


Agbaglo Ernest
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These were a bit too dry. Maybe I overbaked them?


Gary USA
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Followed the recipe but the bars didn't turn out as moist as I expected.


Itß kamarizer Mashives
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These bars were a bit too sweet for my taste. Next time I'll reduce the amount of sugar.


Bilal Jodon
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Not a fan of nuts, so I omitted them from the recipe. Still turned out great!


Aisha Abbas
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I've made these bars several times now and they're always a hit! They're the perfect treat for any occasion.


Royalty
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These were easy to make and so delicious! Definitely a keeper recipe.


GameCorruption's
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I added some chocolate chips to the batter and they were a hit! Will definitely make these again.


M Umair
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Followed the recipe exactly and they turned out great! My family loved them.


Muhammad Ahmad Makhan Gujjar
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These banana nut bars are incredibly moist and flavorful! The nuts add a nice crunchy texture, and the bananas give them a naturally sweet flavor. I will definitely be making these again!