Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Ooey Gooey Banana Bars, a comforting dessert that perfectly marries ripe bananas and rich, buttery goodness. These moist bars feature a luscious salted caramel buttercream frosting that elevates each bite, making them an irresistible treat for any occasion. Whether you’re hosting a gathering or simply enjoying a cozy night in, these banana bars will impress friends and family alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 2 cups brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 ripe bananas (mashed)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9×13-inch baking pan by lining it with parchment paper or greasing it.
- In a mixing bowl, combine melted butter and brown sugar; whisk until smooth. Add vanilla and eggs, mixing well.
- Gradually incorporate flour and kosher salt until just combined. Fold in mashed bananas gently.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for about 45 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- While cooling, prepare the frosting by creaming room temperature butter with sifted confectioners' sugar and kosher salt; mix in caramel topping until smooth.
- Once cooled, frost the bars generously and cut into squares.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (approximately 90g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 65mg