BANANAS FOSTER BARS

Steps:

• Make the Bars: Preheat oven to 350 F. Lightly butter and flour 9-inch square pan (see Note).
• In large bowl, beat together butter and sugar with electric mixer until creamy. Add egg and rum. Mix to combine.
• In small bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Gradually add to butter mixture. Mix in bananas and pecans, then stir to incorporate.
• Pour batter into prepared pan and spread evenly. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Remove pan to a wire rack to cool completely.
• Make the Frosting: In large bowl, combine butter, cream cheese, sugar, and extract with an electric mixer. Beat until light and fluffy. Add cinnamon and 1 cup confectioners' sugar; blend until smooth (careful; over mixing will cause separation). Add additional confectioners' sugar to create desired consistency. Spread frosting immediately over cooled bar cookies. Cover and store bars in refrigerator for up to 3 days. When ready to serve, cut bars into 2-inch squares. If desired, top each square with a pecan half.
• Yield: 16 (2-inch) bars Note: For a thicker bar, use an 8-inch square pan.