BANANA-CASHEW BARS WITH BROWNED BUTTER FROSTING

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Browned butter cream cheese frosting is a perennial favorite, and layered on top of a banana-cashew bar, it's perfectly irresistible.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h40m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup mashed very ripe bananas (2 medium)
1/3 cup butter or margarine, softened
2 eggs
1 cup Gold Medal™ flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup chopped cashews
1/2 cup butter (do not use margarine)
3 1/4 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 to 3 tablespoons milk
24 cashew halves, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Grease 13x9-inch pan with shortening or cooking spray. In large bowl, mix granulated sugar, bananas, 1/3 cup butter and the eggs until blended. Stir in flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt until combined. Stir in cashews; spread batter in pan. Bake 22 to 26 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely, about 40 minutes.
  • In 2-quart saucepan, heat 1/2 cup butter over medium heat, stirring constantly, until golden brown; remove from heat. Using spoon, gradually beat in powdered sugar. Stir in vanilla and the milk, 1 tablespoon at a time, until frosting is smooth and desired spreading consistency. Immediately spread over cooled bars. Score into 6 rows by 4 rows, making shallow cuts in frosting. Top center of each bar with cashew half, pressing in lightly. Cut bars on scored lines.

Nutrition Facts : Fat 1 1/2, ServingSize 1 Bar, TransFat 0 g

Rs Nur vai
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These bars are the perfect combination of sweet and salty. They're also really easy to make.


Moheen Amin
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I'm not a baker, but these bars were easy to make and they turned out great. I'll definitely be making them again.


rahim bacha Mardanzai
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I made these bars for my kids' lunchboxes and they loved them. They're a healthy and filling snack.


Michael Reid
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These bars are a great way to use up ripe bananas. They're also a delicious and portable snack.


Charlotte Politte
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I've made these bars several times now and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make and they taste delicious.


Magar Motu
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These bars were amazing! I loved the combination of banana and cashew. The browned butter frosting was the perfect finishing touch.


Soryn Hoffman
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The bars were delicious, but they were a bit too crumbly. I think I'll try using a different type of flour next time.


Ch Dawood Sohail
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The bars were a bit dry, but the frosting helped to make up for it. I think I'll try adding some more moisture to the batter next time.


laxman oli
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These bars were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still good. I think I'll try making them again with less sugar next time.


Habib Khan
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I'm not a huge fan of bananas, but these bars were surprisingly good. The browned butter frosting was especially delicious.


Suzy Oglesby
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The bars were easy to make and the instructions were clear. I would recommend using ripe bananas for the best flavor.


Aloh Lay
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I made these bars for a potluck and they were gone in minutes! Everyone loved them.


Kareem 999 (Karachi)
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These banana cashew bars were a hit! The browned butter frosting was the perfect complement to the sweet banana and crunchy cashews. I'll definitely be making these again.