BANANA-TOFFEE BARS

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Perfect for a weeknight dessert or a potluck, these bars go heavy on the decadence with a pecan crust, banana filling and toffee topping.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 tablespoons butter, softened
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
3/4 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup finely chopped pecans
1 can (13.4 oz) dulce de leche (caramelized sweetened condensed milk)
2 ripe medium bananas, sliced
1/2 cup whipping cream
2 tablespoons powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup toffee bits

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Generously grease 8-inch square pan with shortening. In medium bowl, beat butter and brown sugar with electric mixer on medium speed 1 minute or until light and fluffy. On low speed, beat in flour and salt just until moistened. Stir in pecans. Press mixture in bottom of pan.
  • Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until golden around edges. Cool completely in pan on cooling rack, about 30 minutes.
  • Spread about half of the dulce de leche over cooled crust. Top with banana slices. Spread remaining dulce de leche over bananas.
  • In chilled small bowl, beat whipping cream, powdered sugar and vanilla with electric mixer on high speed until stiff peaks form. Spread whipped cream over top of dulce de leche; sprinkle with toffee bits. Refrigerate about 1 hour or until firm. Cut into 4 rows by 4 rows. Store covered in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 252, Carbohydrate 31 g, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 153 mg

Narendra Bohara
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These bars were amazing! I loved the combination of the bananas and the toffee.


MOHIBUL CHOWDHURY
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I'll definitely be making these bars again. They were so easy to make and they turned out perfectly.


Adam Johnson
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These bars were good, but they weren't as good as I hoped they would be.


Tom Ast
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I'm glad I tried this recipe, but I won't be making it again. It was too much work for the end result.


Michelle Smeenge
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I wouldn't recommend this recipe. There are better banana bar recipes out there.


Tarek Alkamshishy
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These bars were a disappointment. They were dry and crumbly, and the toffee topping was too hard.


zizipo zizo
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I thought these bars were just okay. They weren't bad, but they weren't anything special either.


Nick Vrentzos
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I found the recipe to be a little confusing. I'm not sure if I did something wrong, but my bars didn't turn out as good as I expected.


Pantelis Antoniadis
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These bars were a little too sweet for my taste, but they were still good.


Gala Imran
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I've made these bars several times now and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make and they always turn out perfectly.


Humayon Chaudhari
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I made these bars for my husband's birthday and he loved them! He said they were the best banana bars he's ever had.


Nakayenga Esther
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These bars are so rich and decadent. They're perfect for a special occasion.


bijaya prasad
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I'm not a big baker, but these bars were so easy to make. I'll definitely be making them again.


Siraj ali
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I followed the recipe exactly and my bars turned out perfectly. The toffee topping was especially delicious.


Mumuni Yakubua
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I made these bars for a potluck and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them.


Alicia Gomez
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These banana toffee bars were an absolute hit with my family! They were so easy to make and turned out perfectly gooey and delicious.