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Ooey Gooey Banana Bars

Ooey Gooey Banana Bars
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Indulge in the delightful Ooey Gooey Banana Bars, a comforting dessert that combines moist banana flavor with a luscious salted caramel buttercream topping. These bars are perfect for any occasion—whether you’re hosting a family gathering or just need a sweet treat after dinner. With quick preparation and simple ingredients, you’ll have these delectable bars ready in no time. Each bite offers a warm hug of flavor that will leave your taste buds craving more. Once you try them, they will undoubtedly become your go-to dessert!

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (2 sticks / 227 g) unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 cups (400 g) brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 ripe bananas, mashed; some chunks are okay – about â…” cup
  • ½ cup (1 stick / 113 g) unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 2 cups (250 g) confectioners' sugar, sifted
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ cup (82 g) caramel topping
  • 1 ½ teaspoons whole milk, as needed

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
  2. In a large bowl, combine melted butter and brown sugar until smooth. Add vanilla extract and eggs one at a time, mixing well.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together flour and salt, then gradually add to the wet mixture until just combined. Gently fold in mashed bananas.
  4. Pour batter into the prepared dish and bake for about 45 minutes or until golden brown.
  5. For frosting, cream room temperature butter with sifted confectioners' sugar, add salt and caramel topping until smooth.
  6. Once cooled, frost the bars generously and cut into squares.

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