This banana cookie bar recipe was given to me years ago by a friend in Nebraska; they come out perfect every time!
Ingredients
Frosting
- 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup butter, softened
- 4 cups confectioners' sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ½ cup chopped walnuts (Optional)
Bars
- ½ cup butter, softened
- 2 cups white sugar
- 1 ½ cups mashed bananas
- 3 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 pinch salt
Directions
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Butter a 10×15-inch rimmed baking pan.
Step 2
Beat 1/2 cup butter and white sugar together in a bowl using an electric mixer until creamy. Beat in bananas, eggs, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
Step 3
Combine flour, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl. Add to the banana mixture and mix well. Pour into the prepared pan.
Step 4
Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 25 to 30 minutes. Cool on a wire rack for 5 minutes. Run a table knife around the edges to loosen. Invert carefully onto a serving plate or cooling rack. Let cool, about 30 minutes.
Step 5
Beat cream cheese and 1/2 cup butter together in a bowl using an electric mixer until fluffy. Add confectioners' sugar and 2 teaspoons vanilla extract gradually; beat well. Spread frosting over the cooled bars and sprinkle walnuts on top.
Cook’s Note:
Margarine can be substituted for the butter, if desired.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 36 | |
Calories 215 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat9g | 11% |
Saturated Fat5g | 25% |
Cholesterol36mg | 12% |
Sodium100mg | 4% |
Total Carbohydrate33g | 12% |
Dietary Fiber1g | 2% |
Total Sugars26g | |
Protein2g | |
Vitamin C1mg | 4% |
Calcium12mg | 1% |
Iron1mg | 3% |
Potassium64mg | 1% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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