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Sour Cream Banana Bars

Sour Cream Banana Bars: Moist Treats with Nutty Frosting

Delightful Sour Cream Banana Bars topped with nutty frosting, perfect for breakfast or as an afternoon snack.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 52 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Bars
  • 1 cup Sugar Provides sweetness and structure
  • 1 cup Sour Cream Adds moisture and tanginess
  • 1/2 cup Butter Softened for easy mixing
  • 2 large Eggs Acts as a binder
  • 3 large Mashed Bananas About 3 large bananas work best
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Pure vanilla extract preferred
  • 1 1/2 cups Flour All-purpose flour for structure
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Balances sweetness
  • 1 te teaspoon Baking Soda Leavening agent
For the Browned Butter Frosting
  • 1/2 cup Browned Butter Adds a deep, nutty flavor
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar Sweetens and thickens the frosting
  • 2 tablespoons Half and Half Adjusts frosting consistency

Equipment

  • 10x15 jelly roll pan
  • Mixing bowl
  • Electric mixer
  • Saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 10x15 jelly roll pan.
  2. Combine sugar, sour cream, softened butter, and eggs in a large mixing bowl. Mix on low speed until smooth.
  3. Mash three ripe bananas in a separate bowl and add to the mixture along with vanilla. Blend until combined.
  4. Sift in flour, baking soda, and salt, and mix until just combined.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 18-22 minutes until golden brown.
  6. Let the bars cool on a wire rack for about 10-15 minutes.
  7. Melt half a cup of butter in a small saucepan until golden brown with a nutty aroma.
  8. Whisk together the cooled browned butter, powdered sugar, and half-and-half until smooth.
  9. Spread the frosting evenly over the cooled bars and allow to set before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 250IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Ensure ingredients are at room temperature for better mixing. Cool bars completely before frosting.

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