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Frosted Banana Bars

INGREDIENTS

• 1/2 cup butter, softened
  
• 1-1/2 cups sugar
  
• 2 eggs
  
• 1 cup (8 ounces) sour cream
  
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
  
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
  
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
  
• 2 medium ripe bananas, mashed (about 1 cup)
  
• FROSTING:
  
• 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
  
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
  
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  
• 3-3/4 to 4 cups confectioners' sugar
  
  

DIRECTIONS

In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add the eggs, sour cream and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture. Stir in bananas.
Spread into a greased 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool.
For frosting, in a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese, butter and vanilla. Gradually beat in enough confectioners' sugar to achieve desired consistency. Frost bars. Store in the refrigerator. Yield: 3-4 dozen.