BANANA BARS

1/2 cup butter/margarine, softened

2 cups sugar

3 eggs

1 1/2 cups mashed ripe bananas

1 tsp. vanilla extract

2 cups flour

1 tsp. baking soda

1 tsp. salt

Frosting:

1/2 cup butter/margarine, softened

1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened

4 cups powdered sugar

2 tsp. vanilla extract

In a mixing bowl, cream together butter and sugar.  Beat in eggs, bananas, and vanilla.  In a smaller bowl, combine flour, soda, and salt; add to creamed mixture and mix well.  Pour into a greased 15x10x1 inch baking pan.  Bake at 350º for 25 minutes.

Frosting:  Cream butter and cream cheese in a mixing bowl.  Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla; beat well.  Spread over bars.