Black Bottom Banana Bars

I didn't grow up eating bar cookies, they're new to me and I'm enjoying them! These Black Bottom Banana Bars were fun to make. Although I didn't trust that such a small amount of batter would work with a 9x13 pan... Hence the nice thick slice of heaven pictured below:@) Yep, I baked this one in an 8x8 pan.

The batter is thick, an offset spatula will really help spread it around. I have a little 4" one that I use.

They are very tasty and moist, if you like banana bread you'll love this.

But, um... Use a 9x13 pan-okay?:@)

Black Bottom Banana Bars-adapted from Taste of Home
1/2 C butter, softened
1 C sugar
1 egg
1 tsp vanilla
1 1/2 C mashed ripe bananas-approx 3
1 1/2 C A/P flour
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 C cocoa powder
Chocolate chips-about 1/2 C-optional-I did not use them

1. In large bowl cream butter and sugar. 
2. Add in egg and vanilla, mix well. Add the bananas mix well.
3. Combine flour, powder, soda and salt. Add to creamed mixture and mix well.
4. Divide batter in half. Add cocoa powder and chocolate chips if using to half and spread in a greased 9x13 pan.
5. Spoon remaining batter on top and swirl with knife-I didn't swirl it, just spread it out.
6. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
7. Cool on rack, slice and enjoy!

Have a happy day:@)

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