Description
These Banana Bars with Brown Butter Frosting are a delightful treat that combines the sweetness of ripe bananas with the rich, nutty flavor of brown butter frosting. Perfect for dessert or a sweet snack!
Ingredients
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For the banana bars:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed (about 1 cup)
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
For the brown butter frosting:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven and prepare pan: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Mix wet ingredients: Cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add sour cream, eggs, and vanilla, then mix in mashed bananas.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to wet ingredients and mix until combined.
- Bake banana bars: Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 25–30 minutes. Cool completely.
- Make brown butter frosting: Melt butter in a saucepan until golden brown. Let cool, then mix with powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth.
- Frost bars: Spread frosting on cooled bars and cut into squares.
Notes
- For added texture, include 1/2 cup chopped walnuts in the batter.
- Store leftovers covered at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
