Indulge in the delectable Banana Toffee Bars, a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. These irresistible treats feature a buttery graham cracker crust, a layer of sweet and gooey toffee, and a topping of soft and fluffy banana cake. Each bite offers a delightful combination of textures and flavors, making these bars perfect for any occasion. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, our detailed recipe instructions will guide you through the process, ensuring success. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and embark on a culinary journey that will leave you craving more.
In addition to the classic Banana Toffee Bars, this article also includes two exciting variations: Chocolate Chip Banana Toffee Bars and Peanut Butter Banana Toffee Bars. If you're a chocolate lover, the Chocolate Chip Banana Toffee Bars are a must-try. They combine the irresistible flavors of chocolate chips and toffee with the moist banana cake, creating a decadent treat that will satisfy your sweet tooth. For those who love the classic combination of peanut butter and banana, the Peanut Butter Banana Toffee Bars are a delightful choice. These bars feature a layer of creamy peanut butter sandwiched between the toffee and banana cake, resulting in a flavor explosion that will leave you wanting more.
BANANA-TOFFEE BARS
Perfect for a weeknight dessert or a potluck, these bars go heavy on the decadence with a pecan crust, banana filling and toffee topping.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 2h
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F. Generously grease 8-inch square pan with shortening. In medium bowl, beat butter and brown sugar with electric mixer on medium speed 1 minute or until light and fluffy. On low speed, beat in flour and salt just until moistened. Stir in pecans. Press mixture in bottom of pan.
- Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until golden around edges. Cool completely in pan on cooling rack, about 30 minutes.
- Spread about half of the dulce de leche over cooled crust. Top with banana slices. Spread remaining dulce de leche over bananas.
- In chilled small bowl, beat whipping cream, powdered sugar and vanilla with electric mixer on high speed until stiff peaks form. Spread whipped cream over top of dulce de leche; sprinkle with toffee bits. Refrigerate about 1 hour or until firm. Cut into 4 rows by 4 rows. Store covered in refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 252, Carbohydrate 31 g, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 153 mg
BANANA TOFFEE BARS W/ BROWNED BUTTER ICING
These are rich and melt in your mouth - very much like a banana cake. Toffee and banana go so well together. I think these would also be good using almond extract. These are fabulous for a coffee break, dessert or a sinful breakfast. You can use any brand of toffee pieces such as Skor or Heath, just make sure they are not chocolate covered. ***NOTE: I wrote out the amounts for the sugar in the bars and the butter in the icing because Food.com wasn't recognizing "1/3". Hence, these amounts are not included in the nutritional value***
Provided by Nanners
Categories Bar Cookie
Time 1h
Yield 36 bars
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- For the Bars.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 15x10x1-inch baking pan.
- Beat the butter in an electric mixer on medium to high speed about 30 seconds. Beat in the sugar until fluffy - about 1 minute, scraping bowl as needed.
- Beat in the egg, mashed bananas, sour cream and vanilla until very well combined.
- In a medium bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Add dry mixture to wet and mix together, scraping bowl as needed until well combined. Stir in 3/4 C toffee pieces.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan, spreading evenly. Bake for 22-25 minutes (at 350) or until a wooden toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Let cool 20-30 minutes before icing.
- For the Icing.
- In a small saucepan heat one-third cup butter over low heat until melted. Continue heating until the butter turns a light brown. This may take a few minutes. Remove from heat; pour into a medium bowl.
- Add 2 1/2 cups sifted powdered sugar, 1 t. vanilla and 1 T. milk. Beat with an electric mixer on low speed until combined. Beat on medium to high speed, adding enough milk to make frosting of spreading consistency. I usually add 2 more tablespoons milk.
- Use icing immediately.
Tips:
- Use ripe bananas for the best flavor and texture.
- If you don't have a candy thermometer, you can test the toffee by dropping a small amount into a glass of cold water. If it forms a hard ball, it's ready.
- Be careful not to overcook the toffee, or it will become too hard.
- Let the toffee cool completely before cutting it into bars.
- Store the toffee bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
Conclusion:
These banana toffee bars are a delicious and easy-to-make treat. They're perfect for any occasion, from casual gatherings to holiday parties. With their sweet and gooey toffee filling and crunchy banana topping, these bars are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a sweet treat to make, give these banana toffee bars a try. You won't be disappointed!
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