Description

Indulge in the delightfully sweet and moist Ooey Gooey Banana Bars, a perfect blend of ripe bananas and rich homemade salted caramel buttercream. Ideal for any occasion, these bars promise a comforting yet indulgent experience that will satisfy dessert lovers of all ages. Whether served warm or chilled, they make an irresistible addition to your baking repertoire. Easy to prepare with simple ingredients, these bars can be made ahead of time for effortless entertaining. Treat yourself and your loved ones to this delicious dessert that’s sure to impress!

Ingredients

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1 cup unsalted butter (melted)
2 cups brown sugar
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
2 large eggs (room temperature)
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 (sifted), ½ teaspoon kosher salt, ¼ cup caramel topping, whole milk as needed

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Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a greased 9×13-inch baking pan.
In a large mixing bowl, combine melted butter, brown sugar, vanilla extract, and eggs using an electric mixer until blended.
Gradually mix in the flour and kosher salt until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
Fold in the mashed bananas gently with a spatula.
Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for about 45 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
For the frosting, beat together room temperature butter, sifted confectioners' sugar, kosher salt, caramel topping, and whole milk until smooth.
Once cooled completely, frost the bars evenly before cutting into squares.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bar (70g)
Calories: 290
Sugar: 28g
Sodium: 140mg
Fat: 15g
Saturated Fat: 9g
Unsaturated Fat: 5g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 36g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 45mg