"Bananas and chocolate are a divine combination in these moist cookie bars. This recipe is quite easy because it begins with a cake mix. They are delicious with no added embellishment, but if you want to get fancy, dust them with powdered sugar just before serving...."
INGREDIENTS
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Bottom:
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4 ounces (half a large block) cream cheese, at room temperature
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1 large egg, at room temperature
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8 Tablespoons (1 stick or 1/2 cup) butter, melted, but at room temperature
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1 box (18.25 ounces) chocolate devil's food cake mix
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Topping:
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2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, at room temperature
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2 large eggs, at room temperature
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1 cup mashed ripe banana (about 1/2 pound or 2 large bananas)
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1 cup powdered sugar
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1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
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Powdered sugar for dusting, optional