When it comes to new recipes, I love it when I’m pleasantly surprised. Two weeks ago I was introduced to Mini Cadbury Egg Cookies by Chelsea from Cedar City, Utah (thanks again, Chesea!), and last week Jeanelle from Boise, Idaho, gave me an awesome tip for Banana Bars. In both of these cases I had never heard of these yummy treats. And boy am I glad to have been introduced to both! Jeanelle’s recipe for Banana Bars is this week’s Friday Friendzy. And what a good friend she is for sharing! My husband and I are huge fans of these already and just barely tried them for the first time this week. I can’t believe how moist and delicious they are. And the frosting…well, how about I share the recipe, you make them, and I’ll let you be the judge!
Ingredients – Bars
- 1/2 c. butter or margarine, softened
- 1 1/2 c. sugar
- 2 eggs
- 8 oz. sour cream
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- 2c. flour
- 1 tsp. baking soda
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 2 medium ripe bananas, mashed
Ingredients – Frosting
- 8 oz. cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 c. butter or margarine, softened
- 2 tsp. vanilla extract
- 3 to 4 c. powdered sugar
Directions
- First, make the bars: In a mixing bowl cream the butter and sugar together. Add eggs, sour cream, and vanilla.
- Combine flour, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl. Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter and sugar mixture. Stir in the bananas.
- Spread into a greased jelly roll pan (15-in.x10-in.x1-in.) Bake at 350 degrees for 20 to 25 minutes. Allow to cool before frosting them.
- For the frosting: In a mixing bowl beat cream cheese, butter, and vanilla together. Gradually beat in enough powdered sugar till the desired consistency and taste is reached. Frost the bars and store in the fridge.
