Best 7 Meltaway Banana Bars With Pecans Recipes

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Calling all banana bread lovers! If you're looking for a new twist on the classic recipe, look no further than these Meltaway Banana Bars with Pecans. These irresistible treats are soft, moist, and bursting with banana flavor. The addition of pecans gives them a delightful crunch and nutty flavor that takes them to the next level. Best of all, they're incredibly easy to make and can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or a sweet snack.

This article features two variations of the Meltaway Banana Bars recipe. The first recipe is for the classic version with pecans, while the second recipe is for a chocolate chip variation. Both recipes are equally delicious, so you can choose the one that best suits your taste.

The recipes include step-by-step instructions and a list of all the necessary ingredients. There are also helpful tips and tricks to ensure that your banana bars turn out perfectly every time. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a beginner, you'll be able to make these delectable treats with ease.

So preheat your oven and get ready to indulge in the ultimate banana bar experience. These Meltaway Banana Bars with Pecans are sure to become a family favorite.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

BUTTER PECAN MELTAWAYS RECIPE



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Bites of butter pecan goodness. Perfect little cookie for Christmas or any time family and friends gather. Quick and easy to make.

Provided by Steve Gordon

Categories     Dessert

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup All-Purpose Flour
1 stick Butter, softened. (1/2 cup)
1 cup Pecans, chopped fine, toasted
3 Tablespoons Granulated Sugar
1 teaspoon Vanilla Flavoring
1 cup Confectioners' Sugar

Steps:

  • Toast the pecans, 8-10 minutes at 350F degrees. Let cool.
  • Place flour in a medium sized mixing bowl.
  • Add the butter.
  • Add the pecans.
  • Add the sugar.
  • Add the vanilla flavoring.
  • Work together by hand until fully combined.
  • Wrap dough in plastic wrap. Refrigerate at least 30 minutes.
  • Divide the dough into one-inch balls.
  • Roll each ball of dough between your hands into compact balls.
  • Place dough balls, one inch apart, on parchment lined baking sheet.
  • Bake at 350F degrees for 10-15 minutes until set. Do not brown.
  • Remove from oven and let cool for a couple of minutes.
  • Place confectioners sugar in a small mixing bowl.
  • One at a time, place a cookie in the sugar and roll it to fully cover with sugar.
  • Place back on baking sheet or on a plate. Let cool completely.
  • When fully cooled, roll each cookie in the confectioners' sugar again.
  • Enjoy!

MELTAWAY BANANA BARS WITH PECANS



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Ever wish you could bake with no measuring spoons and cups of this and that? THen you'll love my buttery banana bars with pecans! If you can pour things in a pan, you can make these delicious bars! You will not find this recipe anywhere else.

Provided by Chef Florida Janie

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 55m

Yield 24 bars, 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 Duncan Hines yellow cake mix
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup butter
2 bananas
1 cup pecans, chopped

Steps:

  • You will be layering the ingredients on top of each other.
  • Preheat oven to 350.
  • spray a 13 x 9 cake pan. Best if sprayed, greasing does not work well for this recipe.
  • In a small saucepan combine brown sugar and 1/2 stick butter. Heat till melted. Add 1/2 cup chopped pecans to the brown sugar mixture. then cool so you can touch it. It will be a bit crumbly when cool.
  • First layer-Pour half the dry yellow cake mix in the pan and spread out an even layer.
  • Second Layer- Sprinkle the brown sugar mixture evenly over the cake mix. It will not completely cover every inch so don't worry.
  • Third Layer- Layer 1/2 banana slices over the brown sugar mixture. Do not let bananas touch each other.(This is important so the ingredients above the bananas has space to seep through them.).
  • Fourth Layer- Pour the remainder of the dry yellow cake mix over the bananas,.
  • Fifth Layer- Add the remainder of your bananas on top of the yellow cake mix. Again, not letting the banana slices touch each other.
  • Sixth Layer- Sprinkle the remainder of pecans on top.
  • Melt the remaining 1 1/2 sticks of butter.
  • Pour butter back and forth over the cake mix and pecans and bananas. It will not completely cover every inch. Don't worry.
  • Bake for 45 minutes.
  • Cool completely before cutting into squares. They will be a little crumbly but will cut nicely when cooled.
  • Serve in a bowl with butter pecan ice cream on top for a dessert, or serve them just by themselves with a glass a milk.

BANANA BARS



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Wonderful, soft banana bars with banana frosting. Yum, yum!

Provided by LORI Q

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Banana Dessert Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 16

½ cup shortening
1 cup white sugar
½ cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 very ripe banana, mashed
1 teaspoon lemon juice
½ cup chopped walnuts
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups confectioners' sugar
½ ripe banana
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon lemon juice

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  • In a large bowl, cream together the shortening and sugar until smooth. Stir in the milk and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda and 1/2 teaspoon salt; stir into the sugar mixture. Mix in 1 banana, 1 teaspoon lemon juice and walnuts. Spread evenly into the prepared pan.
  • Bake for 25 to 30 minutes in the preheated oven, until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let bars cool in the pan on a wire rack.
  • To make the frosting: In a medium bowl, mix together the melted butter, 1 teaspoon vanilla, confectioners' sugar, 1/2 banana, 1/2 teaspoon of salt and 1/4 teaspoon lemon juice using an electric mixer. Beat until smooth. Spread over cooled bars and then cut into squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 172 calories, Carbohydrate 26.6 g, Cholesterol 3 mg, Fat 7 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 1.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 132.4 mg, Sugar 19.4 g

PECAN MELTAWAYS



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This sweet, nutty pecan balls recipe is a tradition in our house at Christmastime, but the treats are delightful any time of the year. -Alberta McKay, Bartlesville, Oklahoma

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 25m

Yield 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup chopped pecans
Additional confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in vanilla. Combine flour and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in pecans. Refrigerate until chilled., Preheat oven to 350°. Roll into 1-in. balls and place on ungreased baking sheets. Bake 10-12 minutes or until set. Roll warm cookies in additional confectioners' sugar; cool completely on wire racks. Roll cooled cookies again in confectioners' sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 73 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 39mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

PECAN BARS



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These buttery pecan bars are made with an easy press-in-the-pan shortbread crust, making them the ultimate sweet and salty dessert.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cookie Recipes

Time 1h

Yield Makes 24

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, chilled and cut into small pieces
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 large egg, lightly beaten
3/4 cup packed light-brown sugar
1/4 cup light corn syrup
1/4 cup heavy cream
1/4 teaspoon salt
8 ounces (about 2 cups) pecans
1/2 cup (1 stick) chilled unsalted butter, cut into small pieces

Steps:

  • Make the crust: Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Line a 9-inch square baking pan with foil. In a food processor, pulse flour, sugar, and salt to combine. Add butter; pulse until mixture resembles coarse meal. Add egg; pulse just until a dough forms.
  • Transfer dough to prepared pan; with floured fingers and an offset spatula, press firmly into bottom and 3/4 inch up sides. Freeze until firm, about 15 minutes.
  • Prick bottom of dough; bake until lightly golden, 22 to 25 minutes. Let cool while preparing filling.
  • Make the filling: In a large saucepan, bring butter, brown sugar, and corn syrup to a boil over high heat, whisking constantly, until smooth; continue boiling, without stirring, until slightly darkened, about 2 minutes.
  • Remove pan from heat. Whisk in cream and salt; mix in pecans.
  • Assemble and bake: Spoon hot filling evenly over crust, using spoon to arrange and press in nuts so they fit snugly (create as flat a surface as possible).
  • Bake until bubbling and amber-colored, 18 to 22 minutes. Cool completely in pan.
  • Using foil, lift cake from pan; peel off foil. With a sharp knife, trim edges (if desired). Cut into 6 even strips; cut each strip crosswise into 4 even strips to make 24 bars.

MARTHA'S PECAN BARS



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Martha's pecan bars are the perfect combination of salty and sweet. Add them to your dessert rotation and everyone will be impressed.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cookie Recipes

Yield Makes about 3 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup plus 2 tablespoons (2 1/4 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature plus more for the pan
3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
2 tablespoons heavy cream
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups (8 ounces) pecan halves
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Brush a 9-by-13-inch baking pan with melted butter. Line with parchment paper, leaving a slight overhang on all sides. Butter parchment; set aside.
  • Make crust: Place butter and brown sugar into the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment; mix on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Mix in salt. Add flour, 1 cup at a time, mixing until fully incorporated after each addition. Continue mixing until dough begins to come together in large clumps.
  • Press dough about 1/4-inch thick into prepared pan. Pierce the dough with a fork. Chill until firm, about 20 minutes. Bake until golden brown, 20 to 22 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Reduce oven to 325 degrees.
  • Make filling: Place ingredients in a saucepan over high heat. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly until mixture coats the back of a spoon, about 1 minute. Remove pan from heat; pour filling into the cooled crust.
  • Bake until filling bubbles, 15 to 20 minutes. Carefully transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Run a paring knife around edges of the pan and invert onto cooling rack. Invert again onto a cutting board. Use a sharp knife to cut into 1-by-3-inch bars. Bars can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature up to 1 week.

BANANA BARS WITH TOASTED PECAN FROSTING



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Make and share this Banana Bars With Toasted Pecan Frosting recipe from Food.com.

Provided by 1 Baker

Categories     Dessert

Time 40m

Yield 48 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 cup sugar
3/4 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 cup sour cream
2 eggs
2 large ripe bananas, mashed
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup butter
2 cups powdered sugar
1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F Combine sugar, 3/4 cup butter, brown sugar, sour cream and eggs in large bowl. Beat at medium speed, scraping bowl often, until creamy. Add bananas and vanilla. Continue beating until well mixed. Reduce speed to low; add all remaining bar ingredients. Beat until well mixed.
  • Spread batter into greased 15x10x1-inch jelly-roll pan. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely.
  • Melt 1/4 cup butter in 1-quart saucepan over medium heat. Cook, stirring constantly and watching closely, until butter just starts to turn golden (5 to 6 minutes). (Butter will get foamy and bubble.) Remove from heat. Cool completely.
  • Combine browned butter, powdered sugar, cream cheese and vanilla in small bowl. Beat at low speed, scraping bowl often, until smooth (2 to 3 minutes). Frost cooled bars. Sprinkle with pecans.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 124.9, Fat 6, SaturatedFat 3.3, Cholesterol 22, Sodium 70.6, Carbohydrate 17, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 12.1, Protein 1.2

Tips:

  • Use ripe bananas for a sweeter and more flavorful taste.
  • Mash the bananas well to ensure a smooth batter.
  • Do not overmix the batter, as this can result in a tough texture.
  • Bake the bars until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Allow the bars to cool completely before frosting them.
  • For a richer flavor, use a cream cheese frosting.
  • For a crunchier topping, use chopped pecans or walnuts.

Conclusion:

Meltaway banana bars with pecans are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that are perfect for any occasion. With their moist and flavorful texture, sweet banana flavor, and crunchy pecan topping, these bars are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy dessert to serve at a party or a special treat to enjoy with your family, these bars are sure to please.

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