banana bars

Somewhere, PA
Updated on Oct 14, 2013

Another of my sons favorites. These bars are moist from the sour cream. A simple confectioners' sugar glaze tops them. I have also made them with a cream cheese frosting...great either way. Enjoy!

prep time 20 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Bake
yield 36 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 1 /2 cups sugar
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 2 - eggs
  • 1 1 /2 cups banana's mashed, about 3 - 4
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla
  • 2 cups flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • GLAZE
  • 2 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 2 tablespoons hot water
  • 1 1 /2 teaspoons vanilla
  • 1/4 cup butter, melted

How To Make banana bars

  • Step 1
    Mix sugar, sour cream, butter and eggs on low for 1 minute. Beat bananas and vanilla into sugar mix for 30 seconds. Beat remaining ingredients into banana mix for 1 minute. Spread into a greased 15 1/2 x 10 1/2 inch pan. Bake for 20-22 minutes at 375 degrees F. For glaze, mix ingredients. Beat until smooth. Spread onto bars when cooled.

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Category: Cakes
Keyword: #banana
Keyword: #Cream
Keyword: #sour
Keyword: #bars
Keyword: #glaze
Ingredient: Fruit
Method: Bake
Culture: American

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