Description
Indulge in the delightful and moist Banana Bars with Brown Butter Icing, a simple yet satisfying dessert perfect for any occasion. These bars capture the rich flavor of ripe bananas paired with a creamy, nutty brown butter icing, offering a delectable treat that everyone will adore. Whether you’re hosting a gathering or enjoying a quiet afternoon snack, these bars are quick to prepare and sure to impress. With their tender texture and sweet topping, they make for an irresistible dessert that is as enjoyable to eat as it is to share.
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup softened butter
- 1 egg
- 2 very ripe bananas, mashed
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 tbsp milk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line an 8×8 baking dish with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat together sugar, sour cream, softened butter, and egg until creamy. Blend in mashed bananas and vanilla extract.
- Add flour, baking soda, and salt. Stir until just combined.
- Spread the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 20 to 25 minutes until golden brown. Allow cooling slightly before lifting from the pan using parchment paper.
- For the icing, melt remaining butter in a saucepan over medium heat until browned bits form; whisk into powdered sugar along with vanilla extract and milk until smooth.
- Ice the cooled banana bars and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 201
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 107mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 23mg