Frosted Banana Bars



1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened

1-1/2 cup 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 ounce) cream cheese, softened

1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

3-3/4 - 4 cups confectioners' sugar



In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add eggs, sour cream and vanilla. Combine flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture. Stir in bananas. Spread into greased 15x10x1 inch baking pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes or until toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool. For frosting: in a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese, butter and vanilla. Gradually beat in enough confectioners' sugar to acheive desired consistency. Frost bars. Store in the refrigerator.

Makes 3-4 dozen bars. [img]images/smiley_icons/chef.gif[/img]