bananas foster bars
I haven't tried this recipe as of yet,but I thought it sounded delicious.I found it on About.com and wanted to share.I will be making these for my dessert party next month.
prep time
20 Min
cook time
25 Min
method
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yield
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup softened butter
- 1 cup dark brown sugar (packed)
- 1 - egg
- 1 tablespoon dark rum or 1 teaspoon rum extract
- 1 cup flour
- 1/8 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup bananas (diced)
- 1/2 cup pecans or walnuts (chopped)
- FROSTING
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter room temperature
- 4 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar (packed)
- 1 teaspoon rum or pure vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 to 2 cups confctioners sugar (sifted)
- - pecan halves for garnish (optional)
How To Make bananas foster bars
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Step 1Make the Bars: Preheat oven to 350 F. Lightly butter and flour 9-inch square pan (see Note).
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Step 2In large bowl, beat together butter and sugar with electric mixer until creamy. Add egg and rum. Mix to combine.
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Step 3In small bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Gradually add to butter mixture. Mix in bananas and pecans, then stir to incorporate.
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Step 4Pour batter into prepared pan and spread evenly. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Remove pan to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Step 5Make the Frosting: In large bowl, combine butter, cream cheese, sugar, and extract with an electric mixer. Beat until light and fluffy. Add cinnamon and 1 cup confectioners’ sugar; blend until smooth (careful; over mixing will cause separation). Add additional confectioners’ sugar to create desired consistency. Spread frosting immediately over cooled bar cookies. Cover and store bars in refrigerator for up to 3 days. When ready to serve, cut bars into 2-inch squares. If desired, top each square with a pecan half.
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Step 6Yield: 16 (2-inch) bars Note: For a thicker bar, use an 8-inch square pan.
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