GLAZED BANANA NUT BARS

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I rely on this recipe when I need a sweet treat for a crowd. They're moist bars with the perfect balance of glaze, cake and nuts.-Marion White, La Center, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield about 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 19

1/2 cup butter, softened
1-1/2 cups sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
1 cup mashed ripe bananas
1/2 cup milk
1 cup finely chopped walnuts
GLAZE:
1/4 cup butter, softened
1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 to 3 tablespoons boiling water
1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add vanilla. Combine flour, baking powder, salt, baking soda and spices. Combine bananas and milk. Add the dry ingredients to creamed mixture alternately with banana mixture. Stir in nuts. , Pour into a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack. , For glaze, in a small bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in vanilla and enough water until glaze reaches desired consistency. Frost bars. Sprinkle with walnuts.

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Babirye leticia
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These bars were delicious! The banana flavor was perfect and the glaze was the perfect finishing touch. I would definitely make these again.


Mahmoud Figo
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These bars were a bit dry for my taste. I would add an extra banana or some applesauce next time.


Matthew Graciale
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I've made these bars several times now, and they're always a hit. I love that I can use up ripe bananas in this recipe, and the glaze is the perfect finishing touch.


Vanessa Hundrieser
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These bars were easy to make and turned out great. I used chocolate chips instead of walnuts and they were a big hit with my family.


Rizvanovic Elena
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I followed the recipe exactly and the bars turned out great. They were moist and flavorful, and the glaze was the perfect finishing touch. I would definitely make these again.


William Haddox
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These bars were a little too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved them. I would probably cut the sugar in the glaze next time.


Sheraz Karamat
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I made these bars for a potluck and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them! They were gone in no time.


Ubadire Chikwendu
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These bars were delicious! The banana flavor was perfect and the glaze was the perfect finishing touch. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a sweet and easy treat.


Raja Haris
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I've made these bars several times now, and they're always a crowd-pleaser. They're easy to make and always turn out perfectly. I love that I can use up ripe bananas in this recipe, too.


David Clara
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These banana nut bars were a hit with my family! They were so moist and flavorful, and the glaze on top added the perfect touch of sweetness. I will definitely be making these again.