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Banana Bars with Brown Butter Icing

Banana Bars with Brown Butter Icing

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Indulge in the delightful experience of Banana Bars with Brown Butter Icing, a scrumptious dessert that’s perfect for any occasion. These moist bars blend the sweet, rich flavor of ripe bananas with a luscious brown butter frosting, creating a treat that is hard to resist. With simple ingredients and an easy preparation process, these bars are ideal for gatherings, coffee breaks, or as a sweet snack at home.

  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup butter
  • ¾ cup sugar
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 1 egg
  • 1 cup very ripe bananas (about 2)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ cup butter, softened
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1½ tbsp milk

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line an 8×8 baking dish with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, blend together butter, sugar, sour cream, and egg until creamy. Stir in mashed bananas and vanilla.
  3. Add flour, baking soda, and salt; mix until just combined.
  4. Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
  5. Allow to cool slightly before removing from the pan.
  6. For icing: Melt additional butter in a saucepan until browned, then whisk in powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk until smooth.
  7. Frost the bars once cooled.
  • Author: Mason
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bar (45g)
  • Calories: 180
  • Sugar: 12g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 7g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 27g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg