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                        BLACK-BOTTOM BANANA BARS

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Serving Size  : 3    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Fruits                           Cookies
               Chocolate

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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                       -----TASTE OF HOME 4/5/94-----
    1/2  cup           Butter or margarine -- soften
  1      cup           Sugar
  1                    Egg
  1      teaspoon      Vanilla extract
  1 1/2  cups          Mashed ripe bananas (about
  3                    medium)
  1      teaspoon      Baking powder
  1      teaspoon      Baking soda
    1/2  teaspoon      Soda
    1/2  teaspoon      Salt
    1/4  cup           Baking cocoa

In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar.  Add egg and vanilla; beat until thoroughly combined.  Blend in the bananas. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt; add to creamed mixture and mix well.
Divide batter in half.  Add cocoa to half; spread in a greased 13x9x2" baking pan. Spoon remaining batter on top and swirl with a knife. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes or until the bars test done. Cool.





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