Brown Butter Frosted Banana Bars
My Brown Butter Frosted Banana Bars are soft, sweet, and topped with a rich, nutty frosting that takes them over the top.
Ingredients
For the Bars:
- 1 ½ c. sugar
- 1 c. sour cream
- ½ c. salted butter softened
- 2 eggs
- 3 ripe bananas
- 2 tsp. vanilla extract
- 2 c. flour
- 1 tsp. baking soda
- 1 c. chopped walnuts
For the Frosting:
- ½ c. butter
- 3 c. powdered sugar
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- 3 tbsp. milk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F. Line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Mix in the sour cream and eggs, then stir in the mashed bananas and vanilla.
- Add the flour and baking soda, mixing just until combined. Fold in the walnuts.
- Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan and bake for 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let the bars cool completely.
- To make the frosting, melt 1 stick of butter in a saucepan over medium heat, cooking until it turns golden brown and develops a nutty aroma. Remove from the heat and whisk in the powdered sugar, one cup at a time. Add the vanilla and milk, whisking until smooth.
- Spread the frosting over the cooled bars. Let it set before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Brown the butter until it's golden and fragrant for the best frosting.
- Use very ripe bananas for the sweetest flavor and moistest bars.
- Mix just until the flour is incorporated to keep the bars tender.
- Substitute pecans for walnuts, or leave the nuts out altogether.
- Fold in chocolate chips for an extra indulgent treat.
Nutrition
Calories: 839kcalCarbohydrates: 129gProtein: 9gFat: 34gSaturated Fat: 14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 82mgSodium: 260mgPotassium: 283mgFiber: 3gSugar: 93gVitamin A: 684IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 61mgIron: 3mg
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