Introducing a delectable treat that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving for more – Sour Cream Banana Bars with Brown Butter Frosting! 🍌🍰 These delightful bars are not only easy to make but also incredibly delicious, making them perfect for any occasion. With a prep time of just 5 minutes and a total cook time of 25 minutes, you can have these mouthwatering bars ready to enjoy in no time!
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups brown sugar
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup butter
- 2 eggs
- 1 1/2 cups mashed bananas (about 2 large bananas)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
For the Brown Butter Frosting:
- 1/2 cup butter
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1-2 tablespoons milk
Instructions:
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Preheat Oven: Begin by preheating your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Prepare Pan: Grease and flour a 15-1/2 x 10-1/2 x 1 inch jelly roll pan, ensuring that the bars won’t stick after baking.
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Mix Wet Ingredients: In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine the brown sugar, sour cream, butter, and eggs on low speed for about 1 minute. Scrape down the sides of the bowl to ensure all the ingredients are well incorporated.
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Add Bananas and Vanilla: Incorporate the mashed bananas and vanilla extract into the mixture, beating for an additional 30 seconds on low speed.
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Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the flour, salt, and baking soda to the wet mixture. Beat until combined, using medium speed and scraping down the bowl as needed, for approximately 1 minute.
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Fold in Nuts: If desired, gently fold in the chopped walnuts to add a delightful crunch to your bars.
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Spread Dough: Transfer the dough into the prepared jelly roll pan, using a spatula to evenly spread it out.
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Bake: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the bars are light golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Cool: Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan before frosting.
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Prepare Frosting: While the bars are cooling, prepare the brown butter frosting. In a medium-sized saucepan, heat the butter over medium heat until it becomes slightly frothy and develops a nutty aroma. Be careful not to burn it. Once browned, remove the butter from the heat.
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Mix Frosting: Add the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and 1-2 tablespoons of milk to the browned butter. Whisk until the mixture is smooth and fluffy, adjusting the consistency with more milk if needed.
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Frost Bars: Once the bars have cooled, spread the prepared brown butter frosting evenly over the top.
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Slice and Serve: Finally, cut the bars into 2 x 2 inch squares and serve them to your eager guests or indulge in them yourself!
These Sour Cream Banana Bars with Brown Butter Frosting are guaranteed to be a hit at any gathering or as a delightful treat for yourself. With their moist, banana-infused interior and rich, nutty frosting, they are sure to become a favorite in your recipe collection. Enjoy! 🍌🍰
