Friday, May 11, 2012

* Frosted Banana Bars *

mmm...banana bars!  These are delicious and perfect for using up those ripe bananas.  I got this recipe from my parents (not sure where they got it?) so of course it's going to be good!  :)

* Frosted Banana Bars *
½ C Butter or Margarine (Softened)             
2 C Sugar
3 Eggs
1 t Salt
1 ½ C Mashed Ripe Bananas (About 3 medium)
2 C All-purpose Flour
1 t Baking Soda

In a mixing bowl, cream Butter and Sugar.  Beat Eggs, Bananas, and Salt.  Add to creamed mixture and mix well.  Pour into a greased 15 inch x 10 inch x 1 inch pan.  Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes or until bars test done.  Cool and frost.

Frosting:
¼ C Margarine (Softened)
4 oz Cream Cheese (Softened)
4 C Confectioner’s Sugar
2 t Vanilla extract

Cream Margarine and Cream Cheese in a mixing bowl. Gradually add Sugar and Vanilla.  Beat well.

Yield: 3 dozen