after school treats | James & Everett https://jamesandeverett.com Sharing delicious recipes from our kitchen Wed, 08 Jan 2020 09:55:31 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://i0.wp.com/jamesandeverett.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/cropped-J_E_new_logo_favicon.jpg?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 after school treats | James & Everett https://jamesandeverett.com 32 32 35272068 Banana Bread Bars https://jamesandeverett.com/2019/04/11/banana-bread-bars/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=banana-bread-bars https://jamesandeverett.com/2019/04/11/banana-bread-bars/#comments Thu, 11 Apr 2019 16:15:51 +0000 https://jamesandeverett.com/?p=8637 BANANA CAKE These easy to make Banana Bread Bars are studded with toasted walnuts and topped with a creamy smooth browned butter frosting.  This recipe is a great way to turn those ripe bananas into a treat the entire family will enjoy.  Sour cream brings …

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Banana Bread Bars

These easy to make Banana Bread Bars are studded with toasted walnuts and topped with a creamy smooth browned butter frosting.  This recipe is a great way to turn those ripe bananas into a treat the entire family will enjoy.  Sour cream brings a slight tang to the rich goodness and adds moisture to these bars.  Perfect with a morning cup of coffee or as an after school snack, this recipe is sure to become a family favorite.

Banana Bread Bars

Banana Bread Bars

Banana Bread Bars

Banana Bread Bars

Banana Bread Bars

Banana Bread Bars

 

Banana Bread Bars
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Banana Bread Bars

Easy to make, incredibly moist banana bars with a browned sugar frosting. A great way to use up ripe bananas and sure to become a family favorite.
Course Cookies, Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword Banana Bread Bars, Bars and Squares
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 24
Author Christoph

Ingredients

Bars

  • 1 ½ cups granulated white sugar
  • ½ cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup 1 cup sour cream
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 ¾ cups mashed ripe bananas 3 or 4 bananas
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 cups flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ¾ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup toasted walnuts chopped

Browned Butter Frosting

  • ½ cup unsalted butter
  • 3 ¾ cups confectioners' sugar
  • 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
  • about 3 tablespoons milk or half and half

Instructions

Bars

  • Position rack in the center of oven and heat to 375°F. Grease and flour a 9x13 pan.
  • Cream together butter and sugar. Add sour cream and eggs, mix until creamy and smooth. Mix in bananas and vanilla. Add dry ingredients and mix until completely incorporated. Fold in walnuts and spread batter evenly in prepared pan.
  • Bake 35 to 40 minutes until golden brown. Test with a toothpick in the center of the cake. Cool slightly, about the amount of time to make the frosting.

Browned Butter Frosting

  • Place powdered sugar in a medium sized mixing bowl.
  • Heat butter in saucepan over medium heat until it turns a delicate brown. Swirl pan to stir the butter as it melts. Pour browned butter into powdered sugar and add vanilla and a couple tablespoons of milk. Mix well adding more milk as needed for proper consistency. The frosting should be thicker than a glaze and thinner than frosting.
  • Pour the frosting on to the warm cake and use a spatula to spread it evenly. Work quickly as the frosting will start to set. Sprinkle the top with more toasted walnuts and allow the bars to cool completely. The frosting will level out into a smooth finish as the cake cools.
  • Cut into squares and enjoy!

Notes

This frosting is intended to be spread on the bars while they are still rather warm. The heat from the cake will make the frosting flow into a nice smooth surface.

 

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Crushed Oreo cookies and cream cheese create a marbled layer of goodness on these brownies. Easy to make and oh so delicious, this treat is perfect for your next backyard gathering or as an after school treat for the kids.

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Oreo Cream Cheese Swirl Brownies
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Oreo Cream Cheese Swirl Brownies

Moist brownies with a creamy cream cheese filling swirled through and through.
Course Cakes, Dessert
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 16
Author Christoph

Ingredients

  • 1 box Duncan Hines brownie mix
  • 12 Oreo cookies
  • 8 ounces cream cheese room temperature
  • ½ cup powdered sugar
  • 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Heat oven to 325°F. Prepare an 8 x 8” baking pan by greasing, set aside.
  • In a mixing bowl prepare the brownie batter according to the “cake like” instructions.
  • Coarse chop the Oreos and fold them into the batter. Pour into the prepared pan.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla. Drop dollops of the cream cheese mixture over the top of the brownies, and using a knife swirl the cream cheese into the brownies.
  • Bake according to the instructions on the box of mix about 50 – 55 minutes.
  • Cool completely before cutting.

 

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