Banana Sour Cream Bars

1½ c sugar
1 c sour cream
½ c margarine, softened (I use butter.)
2 eggs
1½ c mashed bananas(about 3 large)
2 tsp vanilla
2 c flour
1 tsp salt
1 tsp baking soda
½ c chopped nuts (optional)

Heat oven to 375. Mix sugar, sour cream, margarine, and eggs in large bowl on low speed, scraping bowl occasionally, 1 minute. Beat in bananas and vanilla on low speed for 30 seconds. Beat in flour, salt, and soda on medium speed, scraping bowl occasionally, 1 minute. Stir in nuts. Spread in greased and floured cookie sheet (15½ x 10½ x 1). Bake until light brown, 20 to 25 minutes; cool. Frost with Vanilla Glaze.

Vanilla Glaze
2 c powdered sugar
¼ c margarine, softened
1½ tsp vanilla
2 T hot water

Mix together. Stir in 1 to 2 tsp additional hot water until smooth and of desired consistency.
Yield: 6 dozen bars
Note: The mixing times are for a hand held mixer. Adjust if using a Kitchen-Aid, or similar type mixer.

This is one of the Roberts family's favorite recipes and a great way to use ripe bananas. I made it for my husband's birthday, and it was a hit! The glaze is supposed to be adjusted "to taste." I just followed the recipe though. I wanted more than just a glaze, so I doubled the frosting. Enjoy!