Better Banana Bars

Banana Bars:
1 cup granulated sugar
2 medium bananas very ripe (mashed)
1/3 cup vegetable oil
2 eggs
1 cup flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt

Cream Cheese Frosting:
1 -3oz package cream cheese (softened)
1/3 cup butter or margarine (softened)
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups powdered sugar

Preheat oven to 350. Grease 13X9 inch pan on bottom and sides. In a large
bowl mix together granulated sugar, bananas, oil and eggs. Stir in the
flour, baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, and salt. Spread into
the bottom of the pan. Place in oven and bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or
until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow bars to
cool completely, approximately 1 hour.

Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, mix cream cheese, butter and vanilla on
medium. Once blended, slowly beat powdered sugar into mixture, making
sure to occasionally scrape the sides of the bowl. continue to beat
frosting until it is smooth and spreadable. Once the bars have cooled
completely, spread the frosting on, cut bars to desired size and shape,
and store covered in the refrigerator.

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