Frosted Banana Bars

From Shandi...

1/2 cup butter or marg., softened

2 cups sugar

3 eggs

1 1/2 cups mashed ripe bananas (about 3 medium)

1 tsp. vanilla extract

2 cups all-purpose flour

1 tsp. baking soda

Pinch of salt

Frosting:

1/4 cup butter or marg., softened

4 oz. cream cheese, softened

2 cups confectioners sugar

2 tsp. vanilla extract

In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar. Beat in eggs, bananas, and vanilla. Combine flour, baking soda, and salt. Add to creamed mixture; mix well. Pour into a greased 15x10x1 inch baking pan. Bake at 350 for 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool. For frosting, cream butter and cream cheese in a mixing bowl. Gradually add sugar and vanilla; beat well. Spread over bars. Yield: 3 dozen bars.

Optional: Use 2 eggs, 1 cup mashed bananas, and 1 cup sour cream.