BARS:

1 1/2 c. sugar
1/2 c. butter
2 eggs, well beaten
2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 c. buttermilk or sour milk
1 c. mashed bananas (2 or 3)

Cream sugar and butter. Add other ingredients in above order and mix until well blended. Spread in an 11x15 inch pan and bake 20-25 minutes at 350 degrees.

FROSTING:

6 tbsp. butter
1/2 c. brown sugar
1/3 c. milk
2 1/2 c. powdered sugar, sifted

Combine brown sugar, butter and milk in a saucepan. Bring to a boil. Boil for 2 minutes. Remove from heat. Add powdered sugar. Stir until well blended. Spread on cooled bars.