Frosted Banana Nut Bars

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This dessert comes from the Kitchen of Debbie Miller (yes Marcus’ mom).

ingredients

  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 2/3 cup mashed ripe banana
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 2 cups sifted flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 1/2 cups chopped walnuts, divided
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp hot water

directions

  • 1

    Grease and flour a 10” x 15” rimmed cookie sheet. Preheat oven to 350. Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs and beat well. Stir in banana and vanilla.

  • 2

    Sift or stir together dry ingredients to blend. Add alternately with milk, mixing well after each addition. Stir in 1 cup chopped nuts.

  • 3

    Spread batter evenly in prepared pan. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until done. Meanwhile, combine all icing ingredients and blend well.

  • 4

    While warm, frost with icing, sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup chopped nuts. Cut into bars.

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