Banana Bars With Toasted Pecan Frosting Recipe

Ingredients for Banana Bars With Toasted Pecan Frosting

• 1 cup granulated sugar
• Butter
• ½ cup packed brown sugar
• 1 cup sour cream
• 2 large eggs
• 3 ripe bananas (about 1 ½ cups mashed)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• All Purpose Flour
• Baking Powder
• Baking Soda
• Salt
• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 4 ounces cream cheese (softened)
• ½ cup toasted pecans, for garnish

How to Make Banana Bars With Toasted Pecan Frosting

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, ¾ cup granulated sugar, ½ cup packed brown sugar, 1 cup sour cream, and 2 large eggs until light and fluffy.
3. Add 3 ripe mashed bananas (about 1 ½ cups) and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
4. Beat until well combined.
5. In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, ½ teaspoon salt, and ½ cup chopped pecans.
6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
7. Pour batter into a greased and floured 15x10x1-inch jelly-roll pan.
8. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
9. Let cool completely in the pan before frosting.
10. While the bars are cooling, prepare the frosting: Melt ¼ cup (½ stick) unsalted butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Cook, stirring constantly, until the butter turns a light golden brown (be careful not to burn it).
11. Remove from heat and let cool completely.
12. In a medium bowl, beat together the browned butter, 2 cups powdered sugar, 4 ounces cream cheese (softened), and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
13. Frost the cooled banana bars evenly.
14. Sprinkle with ½ cup toasted pecans.