Browned Butter Banana Bars with Browned Butter Frosting
These Browned Butter Banana Bars with Browned Butter Frosting are my classic ooey-gooey banana bars, but taken up a notch with nutty, rich browned butter in both the batter and the frosting! The bars are soft, a little chewy, and full of banana flavor, while the browned butter frosting adds a silky, nutty finish that makes every bite extra special.They’re perfect for snack time, dessert, or whenever you need a sweet treat that feels homemade and cozy.I also have Browned Butter Banana Bars with Salted Caramel Buttercream that you will love! Want to save this recipe?Just enter your email and get it sent to your inbox! Plus you’ll get new recipes from us every week!Email *Save Recipe Ingredients & Substitutions Browned Butter: The star of these banana bars! It adds a rich, nutty flavor that makes both the bars and the frosting taste extra special.
I used unsalted butter for both.Make sure the browned butter cools a bit before mixing so the eggs don’t cook.You can also brown the butter ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Brown Sugar: Light brown sugar keeps the bars soft and adds a caramel-like flavor that pairs perfectly with the bananas and browned butter.If you don’t have enough, you can use granulated sugar or a mix of both.All granulated sugar will still work, but the bars won’t be quite as moist or rich.
Bananas: Use your ripest bananas! They add natural sweetness and moisture.The riper the banana, the swe
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