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BANANA SPICE BARS



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Our favorite use for over-ripe bananas, a nice alternative to banana bread. It has a light lemon glaze that really compliments the spice and banana filled bars. *Note* Recipe edited per Laurie's Review suggestions for the glaze.

Provided by akgrown

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 45m

Yield 12-14 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/2 cup shortening
1 1/2 cups sugar
2 large eggs
1/2 cup milk
3 small ripe bananas
2 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon clove
1/2 teaspoon allspice
1 teaspoon salt
4 tablespoons butter, melted
4 teaspoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons hot water
powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Cream sugar and shortening.
  • Add the rest of the ingredients and mix well.
  • Pour into a greased 9 x 13 pan and bake at 375° for 25- 30 min or until a toothpick inserted into the middle comes out clean. Spread the glaze over the top while still hot.
  • Glaze.
  • Mix butter, water, and lemon juice well. Add enough powdered sugar to make thin glaze(a little thicker than gravy).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 325.1, Fat 13.9, SaturatedFat 5.1, Cholesterol 46.9, Sodium 321.5, Carbohydrate 47.8, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 28.2, Protein 3.9

BANANA BARS WITH CREAM CHEESE FROSTING



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I make these banana bars with cream cheese frosting whenever I have ripe bananas on hand, then store them in the freezer to share later. With creamy frosting and big banana flavor, this treat is a real crowd-pleaser. -Debbie Knight, Marion, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 cup butter, softened
1-1/2 cups sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 medium ripe bananas, mashed (about 1 cup)
FROSTING:
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup butter, softened
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3-3/4 to 4 cups confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, sour cream and vanilla. Combine flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture. Stir in bananas. , Spread into a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean (do not overbake), 20-25 minutes. Cool., For frosting, in a large bowl, beat cream cheese, butter and vanilla until fluffy. Gradually beat in enough confectioners' sugar to achieve desired consistency. Frost bars. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 148 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 28mg cholesterol, Sodium 96mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

FROSTED BANANA BARS



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These banana bars are always a hit at potlucks in the small rural farming community where my husband and I live. I also like to provide them for coffee hour after church. They're so moist and delicious that wherever I take them, they don't last long. -Karen Dryak, Niobrara, Nebraska

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup butter, softened
2 cups sugar
3 large eggs, room temperature
1-1/2 cups mashed ripe bananas (about 3 medium)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
Dash salt
FROSTING:
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup butter, softened
4 cups confectioners' sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in the eggs, bananas and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; stir into creamed mixture just until blended., Transfer to 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 in pan on a wire rack., For frosting, in a small bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until fluffy. Add confectioners' sugar and vanilla; beat until smooth. Frost bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 202 calories, Fat 8g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 38mg cholesterol, Sodium 100mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (25g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

SPICY BANANA BARS



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A hint of lemon in the frosting is a nice complement to the spiced banana bars. Nice light texture.Original recipe is from Taste Of Home magazine.

Provided by cuisinebymae

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 40m

Yield 24 bars

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/4 cup margarine
3/4 cup sugar
1 egg
1 banana, mashed
1/4 cup milk
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon allspice
1/3 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
2 tablespoons margarine or 2 tablespoons butter
1 cup icing sugar
2 teaspoons lemon juice
2 -4 teaspoons water

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Grease and flour a 13"X9" pan.
  • Cream together margarine and sugar.
  • Beat in the egg.
  • Stir in banana.
  • Stir in the milk.
  • Combine flour, baking powder, salt, baking soda, cinnamon, allspice, and nuts (if using).
  • Stir into creamed mixture.
  • Spread in the pan.
  • Bake 20-25 minutes at 350F.
  • until golden brown.
  • Frosting: Melt margarine.
  • Stir in icing sugar and lemon juice.
  • Stir in water, 1 tsp.
  • at a time, to get a good spreading consistency.
  • Spread over warm bars.
  • Cool completely.
  • Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 97.5, Fat 3.2, SaturatedFat 0.6, Cholesterol 9.2, Sodium 106.8, Carbohydrate 16.6, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 11.8, Protein 1

DREAM BARS



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Dream Bars come from Hillary Lawson of Plummer, Idaho. "These bar cookies are a family favorite and excellent travelers," explains Hillary. "Wonderfully moist and chewy, they're define winners with the men and kids."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield about 2-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 12

CRUST:
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup butter, cubed
FILLING
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine flour and brown sugar; cut in butter until crumbly. Pat into a 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 10 minutes. , Meanwhile, in a bowl, beat eggs and brown sugar; stir in vanilla. Combine flour and salt; add to egg mixture. Fold in coconut and walnuts. Spread over baked crust. Return to oven and bake 20-25 minutes longer or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 123 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 21mg cholesterol, Sodium 81mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

BANANA BARS



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We've all been there. You let your bananas get a little too ripe, and now it's time to figure out what to do with them. Our favorite way to use them is in Banana Bars! With a tender, cake-like base and mouthwatering cream cheese frosting, our Banana Bars recipe is a must-make. You didn't hear it from us, but Banana Bars with cream cheese frosting will fly off the plate, so make sure to save yourself a few before serving them.

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h45m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup mashed very ripe bananas (2 medium)
1/3 cup vegetable oil
2 eggs
1 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 package (3 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/3 cup butter or margarine, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Grease bottom and sides of rectangular pan, 13x9x2 inches, with shortening. In large bowl, mix granulated sugar, bananas, oil and eggs with spoon. Stir in flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and salt. Spread in pan.
  • Bake bars 25 to 30 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
  • Meanwhile, in medium bowl, mix cream cheese, butter and vanilla with electric mixer on medium speed until blended. Gradually beat in powdered sugar with spoon, scraping bowl occasionally, until smooth and spreadable.
  • Spread cooled bars with Cream Cheese Frosting. For bars, cut into 6 row by 4 rows. Store covered in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 165, Carbohydrate 25 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Bar, Sodium 105 mg

BANANA SPICE DREAM BARS



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Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Recipes

Time 2h45m

Number Of Ingredients 18

Crust:
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup butter
1 cup flour
Filling:
2 eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup sugar
1 cup mashed banana
1/3 cup oil
1/4 cup sweet potatoes
1 cup all purpose flour
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 baking soda
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp cinnamon
Frosting:
Baker's White Chocolate

Steps:

  • Crust:
  • Preheat oven 350°F. Add brown sugar, butter, and flour into a bowl. Mix well and press evenly into ungreased 13x9-inch pan. Bake at 350°F for 10 minutes.
  • Filling:
  • As that bakes, in another bowl, add eggs, vanilla, sugar, mashed banana, oil and canned sweet potatoes. Whisk together and combine flour, salt, baking soda, baking powder, and cinnamon. Add slowly to wet ingredients, mix well. Add filling to baked crust. Spread evenly and bake for 20 minutes. Cool for 1 hour.
  • Frosting:
  • Melt Baker's White Chocolate in microwave oven for 1 minute or until smooth. Drizzle over bars. Store at room temperature, or in refrigerator (it will be harder to cut through). Cut into squares and enjoy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 0 g, Fat 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 g, Sodium 0 g, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 0 g

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