Description
Indulge in the bliss of Ooey Gooey Banana Bars, a delectable dessert that brings together the sweet richness of ripe bananas and a silky salted caramel buttercream frosting. These moist bars are perfect for any occasion, from family gatherings to quiet nights at home, and will quickly become a cherished favorite in your dessert collection. With their soft texture and unforgettable flavor, each bite is a delightful experience that promises to keep everyone coming back for more.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 2 cups brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 ripe bananas (mashed)
- For the Frosting: ½ cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 2 cups confectioners' sugar
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ cup caramel topping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a greased or parchment-lined 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In a bowl, mix melted butter with brown sugar until well combined. Add vanilla and eggs; mix until smooth.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour and salt. Gradually add to the wet mixture until just combined.
- Gently fold in mashed bananas.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for about 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- For the frosting, beat room temperature butter with sifted confectioners' sugar until creamy. Add salt, caramel topping, and milk as needed.
- Once cooled completely, frost the bars evenly before cutting them into squares.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 245
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg