Cookie Jar - Banana Bars

Sunday, December 2, 2007, by Leigh Anne

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When you find a couple of ripe bananas on your counter what is the first thing you think of ?  Most likely - it’s banana bread!  Well, next time you find a couple of ripe bananas give this recipe a try - they are so yummy!  It makes a huge batch since it uses a big jellyroll pan so there are plenty to share.  It’s a good “potluck” dessert since it makes so much  My friend Jane Densley shared this recipe with me and it has become a family favorite.  My favorite part is the cream cheese frosting on top.  So if you have any leftover banana bars be sure and refrigerate them so the cream cheese doesn’t go bad.

 Cream:  1 1/2 cups sugar, 1/2 cup butter, 2 eggs.

Add:  1 cup sour cream, 1 tsp. vanilla

Combine and add dry ingredients:  2 cups flour, 1 tsp. baking soda, 1/4 tsp. salt

Stir in 2 medium ripe mashed bananas (enough to make 1 cup).  Bake at 350 for 20-25 minutes in jelly roll pan

Frosting:

8 oz. cream cheese, softened

1/2 cup butter, soft

2 tsp. vanilla

4 cups powdered sugar

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