GLAZED BANANA NUT BARS

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I rely on this recipe when I need a sweet treat for a crowd. They're moist bars with the perfect balance of glaze, cake and nuts.-Marion White, La Center, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield about 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 19

1/2 cup butter, softened
1-1/2 cups sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
1 cup mashed ripe bananas
1/2 cup milk
1 cup finely chopped walnuts
GLAZE:
1/4 cup butter, softened
1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 to 3 tablespoons boiling water
1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add vanilla. Combine flour, baking powder, salt, baking soda and spices. Combine bananas and milk. Add the dry ingredients to creamed mixture alternately with banana mixture. Stir in nuts. , Pour into a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack. , For glaze, in a small bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in vanilla and enough water until glaze reaches desired consistency. Frost bars. Sprinkle with walnuts.

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ezenrane frank
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I followed the recipe exactly and the bars turned out perfectly. I'll definitely be making these again.


Usman Mustafa
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These bars were a little dry, but they were still tasty.


ameera wroten
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I'm not a huge fan of banana nut bread, but I really enjoyed these bars. They're the perfect balance of sweet and savory.


Sobia Humayoun
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I had a hard time finding all of the ingredients for this recipe, but it was worth it in the end. The bars were delicious!


rickey slack
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These bars were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still good.


ABC Acount
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I was a bit skeptical about how these bars would turn out, but I was pleasantly surprised. They're really good!


Masuma nurul Masuma nurul
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These bars are so moist and flavorful. I can't believe they're gluten-free!


Lorraines Sanchez
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These bars are the perfect combination of sweet and nutty. I love the glaze on top.


FahaD Hosen
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I made these bars for a potluck and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them!


MD Ratul mredha
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These bars were easy to make and turned out great! I used walnuts instead of pecans and they were still delicious.


Dashti Brothers
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I've tried many banana nut bar recipes, but this one is by far the best. The glaze on top is what really makes them special.


Md Eyanur Islam
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These banana nut bars were a hit! They were moist, flavorful, and had the perfect amount of sweetness. I'll definitely be making them again.


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