BANANA RUM BARS, WITH CINNAMON-RUM FROSTING

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Bananas? Rum? Yum! another BH&G recipe, great for the holidays.

Provided by ali Bresnahan

Categories     Cookies

Time 1h30m

Number Of Ingredients 24

FOR CRUST:
2 stick butter, softened
1/2 c sugar
1/2 tsp vanilla
2 c flour
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp salt
FOR FILLING:
1 stick butter, softened
2 c brown sugar, packed
1 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
3 eggs
1 1/2 c mashed bananas
1 Tbsp rum
1 tsp vanilla
2 c flour
FOR CINNAMON-RUM FROSTING:
1 stick butter, softened
1 pkg cream cheese (3-oz), softened
3 c powdered sugar
1 tsp cinnamon
2 tsp vanilla
rum (just enough to make spreadable)

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350. For crust: in a large bowl, beat the butter with an electric mixer on medium to high speed for 30 seconds. Add sugar and vanilla. Beat until well combined, scraping bowl occasionally. Beat in the flour, cinnamon, and salt. Press crust mixture evenly into the bottom of an ungreased 9 x 13" baking pan. Bake in preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes or until light brown. Cool completely in pan on a wire rack.
  • 2. For Filling: in another large bowl, beat butter on med. to high speed for 30 seconds. Add brown sugar, baking soda, and salt. Beat until combined, scraping bowl occasionally. Add eggs, bananas, rum, and vanilla. Beat until combined. Beat in the flour. Spread filling over cooled crust in pan.
  • 3. Bake in the preheated oven for 40 to 45 minutes or until a wooden toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool completely in pan on a wire rack. Frost uncut bars with Cinnamon Rum Frosting. Cut into bars.
  • 4. CINNAMON RUM FROSTING: In a large bowl, combine butter and cream cheese. Beat until combined and fluffy. Gradually beat in powdered sugar and cinnamon. Beat in vanilla and enough rum to make a frosting of spreading consistency.

Vikash Sunar
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These bars were amazing! I will definitely be making them again.


Brandon Rainey
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Overall, I thought these bars were pretty good. I would definitely make them again, but I might make a few changes to the recipe.


F Jappie
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These bars were a bit dry. I think I'll try adding some more butter to the batter next time.


Sahil Sandhu
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I had some trouble getting the bars to set properly. I think I might have overmixed the batter.


Bijay Mukhiya
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These bars were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still good. I think I'll try using less sugar next time.


Vincent BahumiMoemediiey
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I love the way the cinnamon rum frosting complements the banana bars. It's the perfect balance of sweet and boozy.


Somto Nevoh
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These bars are perfect for a quick and easy dessert. They're also great for packing in lunches.


Haniel Natrebo
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I was a little hesitant to make these bars because I'm not a big fan of bananas, but I'm glad I did. They were delicious!


Jules Arouka
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I made these bars for my family and they loved them. My kids said they were the best bars I've ever made.


Dhian
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These bars are so moist and flavorful. I love the way the rum frosting soaks into the bars.


Hafeezjan111 Hafeezjaan111
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I've made these bars several times and they're always a hit. They're perfect for potlucks and parties.


Mubarak sani
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I wasn't sure how the banana and rum would taste together, but I was pleasantly surprised. The flavors complemented each other perfectly.


Stanley Arowoyele
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I made these bars for my friends and they raved about them. They said they were the best banana bars they had ever had.


Travis Brady
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I followed the recipe exactly and the bars turned out perfect. They were a little crumbly, but that didn't affect the taste.


ucv paperlayers
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These bars are so easy to make and they taste amazing. I love the combination of banana and rum.


Alex Lucca
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The banana rum bars were moist and flavorful. The frosting was rich and creamy. I will definitely be making these again.


RK OPISAS
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I made these bars for a party and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them!


Onemus Wanyonyi
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These banana rum bars were a hit! They were easy to make and tasted delicious. The cinnamon rum frosting was the perfect finishing touch.