Decadent Banana Toffee Bars with Browned Butter Icing
Delight in these decadent banana toffee bars topped with a rich browned butter icing. Each bite is a harmonious blend of sweet and nutty flavors, making this dessert a true delight for the senses.
Ingredients
| ½ | cup butter, softened |
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| 1⅓ | cups sugar |
| 1 | egg |
| 1 | cup mashed banana (about 3) |
| ½ | cup sour cream |
| 1 | teaspoon vanilla |
| 1½ | teaspoons baking powder |
| ½ | teaspoon baking soda |
| ¼ | teaspoon salt |
| 2 | all-purpose flour |
| ¾ | cup toffee pieces |
| ½ | cup slivered almonds, for topping (optional) |
| ½ | cup toffee pieces, for topping (optional) |
| browned butter | |
| 2½ | cups sifted powdered sugar |
| 1-4 | tablespoon milk |
| 1 | teaspoon vanilla |
Instructions
For the Bars | |
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| 1. | Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) and grease a 15x10x1-inch baking pan. |
| 2. | In a mixing bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy. Gradually add the sugar, beating until fluffy and well combined. |
| 3. | Add the egg, mashed bananas, sour cream, and vanilla to the mixture, and beat until smooth. |
| 4. | In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until well combined. Fold in the toffee pieces. |
| 5. | Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan and bake for 22-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Allow to cool for 20-30 minutes before icing. |
For the Icing | |
| 1. | In a small saucepan, melt one-third cup of butter over low heat until it turns a light brown color. Remove from heat and transfer to a medium bowl. |
| 2. | Add the sifted powdered sugar, vanilla, and 1 tablespoon of milk to the bowl. Mix on low speed until combined, then increase speed to medium-high. Add more milk as needed to achieve a smooth, spreadable consistency. Additional 2 tablespoons of milk may be required. |
| 3. | Use the icing immediately to frost the cooled banana toffee bars. |
Nutrients
The following values are based on a single serving of this recipe.
| Calories | 95.8 kcal |
| Protein | 1.1 g |
| Fat | 3.5 g |
| Carbohydrates | 15.3 g |
| Fiber | 0.3 g |
| Sugar | 9 g |
Published on Aug 11, 2024 by Luminița